Many people come to the United States and receive Permanent Resident Status, allowing them to live and work within the country permanently. In order to maintain this status, one must follow certain rules. While many people think that individuals with permanent residency cannot leave the country, this is not true. In fact, permanent residents are […]

There are many people who leave family members behind to come to the United States in order to become a citizen. However, once they become a lawful permanent resident, they often look for ways to help their relatives accomplish the same goal. It is important to know that this is possible. When dealing with these […]

There are many people who are not citizens of the United States who come to the country. In order to do this, they must first obtain a certain status through obtaining a visa. Visas are available for a variety of reasons including employment, visitation, education, marriage, and more. After living in the country for a […]

There are many citizens of the United States who become engaged to a person who is not a citizen. Often times when this happens, they want to bring their fiance into the country to continue their life together. It is important to know that a person’s non-citizen fiance cannot simply enter the country because they […]

Estimating the size of the unauthorized immigrant population in the United States is difficult. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in the country as of the year 2017. It is the goal of many unauthorized immigrants to become legal citizens. While this can be a difficult process, many lawmakers are […]

There are numerous reasons as to why foreign nationals wish to come to the United States. For many, this reason can be work. As most people know, non-citizen of the United States is required to obtain a visa in order to come into the country. There are several different types of visas available to those […]

Spouses and children of U.S. military members may gain citizenship through them. This is fantastic news for many spouses and children from all over the world. If you are someone who believes you are eligible for citizenship, here are some of the questions you may have regarding the legal process going forward: What are the […]

If you are an individual who has recently had their Form N-400, Application for Naturalization approved by USCIS, you are ready to take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony. This is an extremely exciting time for immigrants, as you are officially opening yourself, as well as your family, up to various opportunities as […]

Recently, USCIS has announced petitioning employees must now pay a $10 fee for each H-1B registration so USCIS can “modernize and more efficiently process applications to live or work in the United States.” It is worth noting, however, that the fee does not apply to those seeking work, rather, it only applies to their potential […]

Obtaining a Green Card is one of the most exciting, and reassuring parts of the immigration process. However, it is perfectly normal to feel a bit unsettled while you wait to hear whether you may obtain a Green Card or not. If you are someone who has submitted their application and is waiting for your […]