Are you a long-time green card holder and still unsure about becoming a U.S. citizen? Are you having a hard time wrapping your head around how U.S. citizenship will benefit you and your family? One of the main benefits of naturalization is that it can help protect you and your children from the possibility of deportation. The […]

As a green card holder, you might wonder whether you should renew your green card or apply for U.S. citizenship. Green cards don’t offer as much protection as citizenship does, so you may want to consider applying for citizenship instead of renewing your permanent residency status.  Applying for U.S. citizenship isn’t as difficult as it

Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, typically costs $1,170 to file. However, there are some cases in which you can pay less or even nothing at all! Here’s what you need to know to get a fee exemption for Form N-600. How Much Can I Reduce the Fee? It’s an all-or-nothing situation. Either you

Form N-565 is the application to use if you need a citizenship certificate replacement copy of one of your immigration documents. This form is used mainly by people who are already U.S.  citizens and have previously received their certificates.  You will be required to file Form N-565 with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if your

A U.S. visa is a passport endorsement that allows you to travel temporarily to the United States. According to the Migration Policy Institute, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) approved approximately four million visas last year, 71% of which went to business travelers and tourists. If you want to travel to the U.S. as a tourist,

So you’re ready to renew your tourist visa? Whether you want to stay longer so you can see more of the United States or so you can spend more time with your loved ones, you’ll need to plan carefully and pay attention to detail if you want to successfully extend your visit to the United