If you currently reside in the U.S. and want to live in the U.S. permanently, becoming a citizen may be your ultimate goal. By becoming a citizen, you receive protection from deportation, become eligible for government jobs, gain the ability to vote and obtain other...
Year: 2022
What is voluntary departure?
Few things are likely to be scarier than facing removal proceedings. After all, if lawyers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have a case against you, a judge may order your removal from the country. Even worse, you might face a multi-year ban from...
What is the difference between a green card and visa?
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...
Can you appeal a notice of deportation?
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...
Can ICE officers come into your home?
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...
How can you replace a lost employment authorization card?
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...
How do your children obtain 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...
What does naturalization mean?
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...
If you fail, can you retake your naturalization exam?
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...
What is DACA?
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...
