If you are married to a United States citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for a green card. The process can be confusing, especially given the convoluted online application process over at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). There are two basic paths to apply for a green card through […]

Applying for U.S. citizenship means you’ll have to complete Form N-400 from the USCIS. Completing a form sounds simple, right? The truth is that these forms can be challenging to complete accurately, and one little mistake can set you back to square one. Form N-400 is U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ application for U.S. citizenship through naturalization.

When you apply for U.S. citizenship, you’re going to need patience and determination. Becoming a citizen isn’t easy, but it can be done with the right preparation beforehand. We provide you with the resources and information you need to get started the right way.  There are plenty of immigrants in the U.S. who are ready to

A foreign national can obtain a permanent resident card, also known as a green card, by marrying a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Applicants must prove their marriage is authentic. The final step in the naturalization process involves a marriage green card interview with U.S. Immigration. The thought of sitting down with an interviewing

If you live in the United States but don’t yet have permanent resident status, you could run into trouble when you travel to another country and try to return. There is a risk that the U.S. government could bar you from reentry unless you’ve secured prior travel authorization in the form of an Advance Parole Document (Form

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) processes hundreds of thousands of immigration applications each year, and it’s a slow process for each one. There are many statuses similar to one of the key milestones many applicants encounter: the “case is ready to be scheduled for an interview” status. This leaves many immigrants wondering

United States citizens and green card holders can sponsor their relatives to help them get permanent residency in the U.S. Applying for a green card typically involves getting sponsored by a current employer or a family member.  If you are a U.S. citizen and green card holder wishing to sponsor a relative already living in the U.S.

Permanent residency cards are known informally as “green cards.” They’ve never been the official name of the document, but it quickly took on the nickname after these cards were first introduced in 1950 as a result of the Alien Registration Act of 1940. Under the Alien Registration Act, foreigners 14 years of age and older were

When applying for your permanent resident card, commonly known as a green card, you need to submit a photo. Government-issued identification cards have strict requirements for the photo you can use. If you take the picture yourself, it will likely be rejected. The U.S. embassy or consulate where you apply for a green card will have the

The United States military keeps detailed records of its servicemen and -women, making it the perfect resource for a genealogical search. From the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) to the Vietnam War (1955-1975) and beyond, these detailed service records can aid you in your pursuit of naturalization. If you or a family member served in the United