If you want to travel to or move to the U.S., you may have considered getting a green card or a visa. Although both avenues can provide entry into the U.S., these two immigration documents are different. One reason many people get confused is that the majority of...
Receiving a letter informing you of deportation can cause feelings of hopelessness and angst. You might wonder if there is anything you can do to put a stop to the process. You do have the right to appeal the decision to deport. Knowing how to begin that process may...
If you are living in the U.S. without a valid immigration status, you may feel extremely isolated. You are not alone, though. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, there are more than 10 million undocumented immigrants in the country. Not having a valid...
If you have a right to work in the U.S., you also may have an employment authorization document. You probably rely on this card every time you complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, when you start a new job. Indeed, according to the U.S. Citizenship...
If you are the parent of young children or teenagers, you may be concerned about their status as U.S. citizens as you complete the naturalization process. To become U.S. citizens, children must have U.S. citizen parents. According to the USCIS, children do not have to...
If you are born in the United States or a recognized territory, you have citizenship at birth. For those not born in the U.S., naturalization is the only way to achieve equal footing. Immigration with the intent to remain in the U.S. is a multi-step process. While...
As a legal permanent resident of the U.S., you enjoy many rights and privileges. Still, you do not have quite as many of either as U.S. citizens do. If you want to vote, fast-track visa sponsorship for your relatives, apply for certain federal jobs or travel with a...
If you came to the U.S. as a child, you may be eligible to apply for consideration to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. As long as you meet certain criteria, you can avoid immigration removal actions for certain periods of time and even receive work...
Taking the naturalization test is an exciting step toward achieving citizenship status in the United States. Preparing for this assessment will take time. Adequate preparation will improve your chances of passing. Familiarizing yourself with some studying tips may...
The immigration system does not always move at a quick pace. Because of this, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services often has a backlog that severely slows down the process of seeking lawful permanent residency. The problem with this is that age may play a role in...
