The process of applying for naturalization after obtaining a marriage green card can seem daunting, but it does not have to be. Here is a brief overview of the steps you will need to take in order to become a naturalized citizen of the United States. 1. Get your Green Card If you are married Read more about How to Apply for Citizenship after a Marriage-based Green Card[…]
The Department of State (DOS) publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin that lists the availability of immigrant visas by preference category for applicants chargeable to each region and country of birth. The Visa Bulletin also indicates when immigrant visa numbers will become available for applicants with approved priority dates in pending petitions, as well as provides Read more about How to Read the Visa Bulletin[…]
Are you applying for your United States passport? If so, this is an exciting process, but there are a few things to watch out for. Here is our overview of the process. If you are applying from within the United States: You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the Read more about Requirements for Obtaining Your United States Passport[…]
Once you are a lawful permanent resident, you can exit and enter the United States as you please, right? You may be surprised to find that is not quite the case. There are two travel scenarios that could actually jeopardize your permanent resident status: If you are absent from the United States for more than Read more about Everything You Need to Know About Reentry Permits[…]
If you are a foreign national who needs to prove you are eligible to work in the United States, you will need to apply for Employment Authorization. This same authorization can be used by legal immigrants who are able to work here but need legal proof of that because their potential employer requires it. You Read more about Applying for Employment Authorization to Work in the United States[…]
On occasion, despite your best efforts, your application to USCIS may be denied. When that is the case, the first thing clients want to know is what their options are for appealing the decision. There are two basic paths you can take when you find yourself in a situation like this. Appeals When you receive Read more about Appealing USCIS Decisions: Your Options[…]
After your visa petition has been approved and you have submitted all necessary fees and documents to the National Visa Center, it is time for your consular interview. Before your interview, you will normally have to go through the following steps: 1. Undergo a medical exam. The exam should be with an embassy-approved doctor, if Read more about Preparing For Your Consular Interview Outside the U.S.[…]
When you are sponsoring another person to immigrate to the United States, as a part of the process you will need to fill out Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. Moving to a new country is a difficult process and requires basically starting life over again—a new residence, new job, new friends. The Affidavit of Support Read more about Filing a Proper Affidavit of Support as an Immigration Sponsor[…]
Many permanent residents cannot wait to trade in their green card for full United States citizenship. Usually, after permanent residence of three (if married to a U.S. Citizen) or five years in the United States, the permanent resident is eligible to file the paperwork for his or her citizenship. But, for a variety of reasons, Read more about Permanent Residents: Is Your Green Card Expired?[…]
For legal permanent residents, the green card is likely to be the most precious document they have in their possession. Nonetheless, life happens, and it is possible that a green card may be lost or stolen. This post will go over some of the basics on what a person should do if his or her Read more about Stolen or Lost Immigration Documents: What to Do Next[…]