Certain members of the U.S. military might qualify for U.S. citizenship based on their military service. People who have been recently discharged from the U.S. military might also qualify. You can be naturalized even while you are serving in the military abroad. If you’re a current member of the U.S. military or a veteran of […]

Each year, millions of people request some type of immigration benefit from the U.S. government. With so many applicants, complicated immigration laws, and confusion around correct filing processes, it’s no wonder that many immigrants fall victim to immigration scams. Immigration scams are not only perpetrated by those commonly referred to as “notarios” (the Spanish word

During his four years in office, the Trump administration and several states threatened to overturn the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program implemented under President Obama. While the program seems to be on more stable ground with Joe Biden in office, it still faces plenty of legal challenges. The most recent upset to the program came

If you are a permanent resident living in the United States, you should have a green card as proof of your residency status. While having this card is important for many reasons, the validity of the card is not directly linked to your right to be in the country. When a green card expires, it

When you submit your documents to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it can feel like a huge relief to have completed another stage in the immigration process. However, you are still likely going to be anxious to take the next steps and finish everything up. Upon seeing the message, “Case Is Ready

To obtain an employment-based green card, you must first qualify under one of the categories established by U.S. immigration law. In many cases, your employer will then help petition for your green card through a two-step process of:  You are always free to look for new work, but labor certification is tied to the employer

If you are not yet a permanent resident and need to cross U.S. borders or wish to bring a spouse-to-be into the country, you have some paperwork ahead of you.  It’s likely to be a long and complicated process anytime you deal with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). There are numerous confusing forms, and the

Green card holders have permanent permission to live and work in the United States, and they can travel abroad and return freely in most cases. However, if your green card expires while you’re outside the country, you won’t be able to renew your status until you return. Although it’s possible to gain re-entry into the

If you’re an undocumented resident and are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, you must take action to renew your status on time. Your DACA paperwork needs periodic updating so that you can continue working, going to school, and living in the United States without the threat of deportation.  If your

All visitors who travel to the U.S. with a nonimmigrant visa receive an I-94 Arrival-Departure record from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This record is attached to their passport and serves as proof of legal entry into the United States. It also states how long the individual is allowed to stay in the country.