Form G-325A was a USCIS form that collected biographical information from an applicant. It was a supplemental form that was only required in special cases. The information collected on Form G-325A allowed the USCIS to check the applicant’s or petitioner’s background and was fairly simple to complete. However, since 2017, the information asked for on […]

Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization typically requires that an immigrant take and pass a set of tests. However, an immigrant who applies for naturalization can skip the English portion of the U.S. citizenship test under certain circumstances. You must meet specific requirements to be eligible for an English test exemption. Depending on your age and the amount of

Do you have a brother or sister who lives in a different country? If so, you can help them immigrate to the U.S. using the same process as a green card for parents, children, or a spouse. The first step is for you to confirm your sibling’s eligibility by establishing a valid family relationship. U.S. citizens can

Citizens of the U.S. and lawful permanent resident petitioners living in the U.S. may need to sponsor an immigrant petition to allow them to move to this country. An immigrant petition needs to be completed on your behalf by your employer, a relative, or sometimes by yourself. For example, your future spouse must file a Form

The good moral character naturalization provision allows the United States government to conclude whether a green card holder would be a good fit for U.S. citizenship. To verify good moral character, you need to confirm that you are continuing to be a law-abiding individual free of significant offense arrests.  However, if you committed certain crimes,

A green card, also called a permanent resident card, provides evidence of your legal stay in the U.S. The card gives you the right to live and work in the U.S legally. In addition, it provides proof that you have complied with the immigration requirements of the U.S. People with this card type are permitted to

Generally, green card holders (permanent residents) are considered “resident aliens” in the United States. This means that they are foreign immigrants lawfully recorded as a resident of the country. So, why is it essential to distinguish green card holders as resident aliens? The primary reasons have to do with taxes and a person’s immigration status. A resident

When applying for U.S. citizenship, people often get confused with the continuous residence and physical presence requirements. Of course, they deal with the length of time you’re in the United States. But do continuous residence and physical presence vary, similar to the difference between a U.S. citizen and a U.S. national? Understandably, many lawful permanent residents

Most green cards are granted permanently and must be renewed every 10 years. A conditional green card, however, is a temporary two-year resident status issued to immigrants who: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes your status conditional because they want to make sure you didn’t get married to evade U.S. immigration laws. Because