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Getting a green card is a momentous moment in an immigrant's life. Green card holders can work and live in the States. A green card would also help permanent residents seek naturalization. However, immigrants may be denied when applying for a green card. Here’s why...
Becoming a U.S. citizen is an exciting process. In 2021, the United States bestowed citizenship on over 800,00 people, giving them all the rights and privileges granted to native-born citizens. But the process can be lengthy, taking anywhere between six months to...
Each year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grant thousands of foreign nationals the right to live and work in the country on a permanent basis. Once you become a permanent resident, you will be issued a permanent residency card, also known as a...
You’re living in the United States, but you weren’t born here. Perhaps you came to the United States for school, for example, or maybe you were offered a job at a company that needed your services. You immigrated and you have now started a life in a new country. But...
Naturalization is one of the biggest steps you can take. If you have fulfilled the requirements set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), consider becoming a citizen through naturalization, as it offers numerous benefits. You will have the right to...
Sometimes, honest, hard-working people decide not to come to the U.S. because they fear adversity and prejudice. That means these individuals lose an opportunity to escape persecution and build a better life. If you are one of those who believe you will not be welcome...
If you are a foreign national who is married to a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible for a green card. This allows you to join your partner in the U.S. But what happens if your marriage ends in divorce? Can this pose a problem to your residency status? As you may know,...
When you first came to the United States, maybe you were on a work visa or a student visa. But you met someone while you were here, the two of you fell in love and you got married. Now you would like to use your marriage as grounds to get a green card so that you can...
If you are a U.S. permanent resident, that is, a green card holder – you are probably wondering how soon you can become a citizen. After all, this comes with a ton of benefits, such as the right to vote, help a relative migrate to the U.S. or live abroad without the...
Getting married to – or already being married to – a U.S. citizen is one of the more common ways that people obtain lawful permanent residency. This is more typically known as getting a green card. This is true for same-sex couples as well as opposite-sex couples. If...