Your green card is an important document that you need to have with you and available at all times. If something happens to it or happens to invalidate it, you need to replace it. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service explains that everyone has to replace their...
Whether you are in the middle of pursuing an immigrant visa or you have aspirations to move to the states and want to learn more about the immigration process, it is helpful to go over statistics on immigration. These statistics shed light on the prevalence of...
Entrepreneurs and investors may obtain permanent residency in the United States by qualifying for the EB-5 Program. The U.S. Department of State’s website notes that visas could go to applicants who have the ability to start new businesses that support the U.S....
Although many people enter the United States from other countries for the purpose of living permanently in the country, not everyone plans to spend very long. Those visiting the U.S. for specific reasons may apply for a non-immigrant visa. Not everyone entering the...
As someone who lives in California but has not yet established legal citizenship in the United States, it may serve you well to know your rights when interacting or dealing with law enforcement or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Your rights may differ...
The naturalization test is one of the final steps in your journey to acquiring U.S. citizenship. A lot of weight rests on your ability to correctly respond to testing materials. As such, adequate studying can help you feel more confident and prepared to successfully...
As an immigrant to the US, once you achieve permanent resident status, you likely begin thinking about bringing various of your relatives into this country, too. The Bureau of Consular Affairs of the US Department of State explains that, depending on which relatives...
Asylum is a misunderstood immigration process. There are some other processes that may seem like asylum but they are not. In addition, asylum requires specific characteristics of your situation. According to the UN Refugee Agency, asylum is not a type of immigration...
As someone born outside of the United States, you must take certain steps if you wish to establish U.S. citizenship and live permanently in California or another part of the United States. If you pursue U.S. citizenship through naturalization, expect to have to take...
As someone seeking citizenship or shooting for naturalization in the United States, you know about the civics and English test. This checks both your knowledge about historical events in the United States and other civics matters, along with your proficiency in...
