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Despite terminating the mandatory military draft on January 27, 1973, the United States still manages a database of eligible men used to furnish “trained and untrained manpower to the Department of Defense” in a national emergency.  This means the United States does not maintain a conscripted military, and physically joining

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

Many immigrants wonder if they can help their parents immigrate to the United States. The simple answer is yes. The USCIS has always had an interest in keeping families together. A great reason for green card holders to get U.S. citizenship is to use that status to help their parents

U.S. Green Card holders are eligible for Medicare. However, the length of time you’ve lived and worked in the U.S. could affect the type of coverage you can get.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) estimated there were more than two million lawful permanent residents (LPR) aged 65 or older living in the United

What do you do if you lose your green card? First, don’t panic. Your permanent resident status is still intact, and replacing your green card is a fairly simple process. However, there can be complications for a lost or stolen green card, including fines, jail time, and an inability to travel.

After submitting your green card application, you might expect to be done with everything on your end. However, within the next three months, you may receive a request for evidence (RFE) from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  Most green card applicants get a request for evidence. While

A new Green Card is good for 10 years from the date it was issued (unless it was a conditional Green Card, see below). You are still considered a legal permanent resident after this time; however, a valid card is necessary to prove your legal status to employers and customs

The high cost of filing the U.S. citizenship application, Form N-400, may give you second thoughts about applying for naturalization. Fortunately, applicants that demonstrate financial need can qualify to pay discounted rates, or even no filing fee, to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when they apply.  The reduced fee, or

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

It’s tricky enough figuring out which immigration application to use and answer complicated questions to complete it. But what happens next? What should you expect after you file? With our automated software and informative blog posts, FileRight.com is here to help you at each step along the way. When you