You’ve learned you’re an American citizen based on your mother or father’s citizenship, and now you’re likely anxious to get your certificate as soon as possible. Though, unfortunately, your Form N-600 won’t be processed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) overnight. It takes time for your Application for
As an immigrant living in the United States, one of your top priorities is figuring out how to support yourself and your family financially. If you’re in America on a worker visa, you’ve already got that covered. However, if you don’t have a work visa or a work permit, U.S. employers
Filing for a change in immigration status can present many difficulties. Even if you are eligible for obtaining your green card or becoming a U.S. citizen, the process can be extremely confusing. You need to obtain all the right forms and fill them out without making any mistakes or overlooking
Most green cards are granted permanently and must be renewed every 10 years. A conditional green card, however, is a temporary two-year resident status issued to immigrants who: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes your status conditional because they want to make sure you didn’t get married to
When applying for your permanent resident card, commonly known as a green card, you need to submit a photo. Government-issued identification cards have strict requirements for the photo you can use. If you take the picture yourself, it will likely be rejected. The U.S. embassy or consulate where you apply for
Your citizenship documents are vital whether you were born to U.S. citizens or obtained your legal status through adoption or naturalization. The correct certificate can unlock the benefits and privileges of U.S. citizenship, including the freedom to travel in and out of the country and obtain employment. To acquire the correct
If you are a permanent resident living in the United States, you should have a green card as proof of your residency status. While having this card is important for many reasons, the validity of the card is not directly linked to your right to be in the country. When
A partir del 2 de octubre de 2020, subirán considerablemente las tarifas de presentación para las solicitudes de ciudadanía estadounidense, tarjeta verde y muchas más. Noticias de inmigración de EE. UU .: El 2 de octubre de 2020, el USCIS implementará nuevos aumentos para muchas aplicaciones y otros beneficios de inmigración. Muchas
Applying for U.S. citizenship means you’ll have to complete Form N-400 from the USCIS. Completing a form sounds simple, right? The truth is that these forms can be challenging to complete accurately, and one little mistake can set you back to square one. Form N-400 is U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ application
Generally, green card holders (permanent residents) are considered “resident aliens” in the United States. This means that they are foreign immigrants lawfully recorded as a resident of the country. So, why is it essential to distinguish green card holders as resident aliens? The primary reasons have to do with taxes and a
