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...
You know that your eventual goal is to become a U.S. citizen. You want to create a new life for yourself and for your family in the United States, and this is the path to get there. But you also know that it’s going to be a long path. You have gotten a visa so that...
Some people who immigrate into the United States want to become citizens. The U.S. offers a path to naturalization that makes this possible. Applicants must meet specific requirements, including being at least 18 years old at the time of application, if they want to...
Due to ongoing litigation proposing the ending of a controversial program implemented by the former POTUS, a Texas federal judge stayed the current administration’s intention to terminate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), otherwise known as the “Remain in...
Living in the U.S. is a privilege. If you have gone through the immigration process, you know how challenging it can be. You may have family, even children, living abroad that you don’t get to see very often. For example, you may have had children with someone who...