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...
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How should you study for the naturalization test?
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...
What is the Child Status Protection Act?
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...
What should I know about working in the U.S.?
As an immigrant, you do not have the immediate right to work in the United States. You will need to go through a process to secure the ability to seek employment. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains you have three options for securing the right to work...
What is an F-1 visa and how does it work?
When you want to become a full-time student in the U.S., but have no intention of relinquishing residency in your home country, you will need an F-1 student visa to accomplish this goal. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services advises that F-1 visas are for...
How good does your English have to be to become a citizen?
If you are a legal permanent resident, you may be itching to become a U.S. citizen. After all, being a citizen gives you valuable rights, not the least of which is your freedom from deportation. Still, if English is not your first language, you may wonder how good it...
Is there only one way to become a citizen?
The United States has regulated immigration since the beginning of the Twentieth Century. While entry rules have changed significantly over the years, it has not done anything to stop the slew of immigrants who want to become permanent citizens. The guaranteed way to...
What mistakes may result in the loss of your green card?
A green card is the first step toward becoming a permanent resident of the U.S. Getting one does not guarantee you will keep it. There are some things you want to stay away from if you want to move forward with naturalization. Familiarize yourself with some of the...
When should I replace my green card?
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...
What is an investor’s visa and who may apply for one?
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....
