The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) assigns an Alien Registration Number to every immigrant. This important number is required on immigration paperwork and other official documents. Depending on the type of visa or immigration documents you carry, you can find your Alien Registration Number in different places. Use our guide to determine where […]

If you’re immigrating to the United States on a family-based green card, you may need to have your relative file USCIS’s Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, on your behalf. This form shows that your relative has sufficient funds to sponsor your immigration to the U.S.  If you’re unsure which form you should use, learn the difference between

Individuals sometimes come to the United States for protection from persecution in their home country because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in certain social groups, or political opinions. These expatriates can apply for asylum and get authorized to work.  If you’re a refugee seeking asylum, you may want to obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

You may have heard the terms DACA, DREAM Act, and DREAMers on the news frequently. Since 2012, these terms have been used interchangeably by various media personalities and in general conversation. Unfortunately, this causes confusion between the two different terms. To understand the difference between DACA and the DREAM Act, you’ll need to first learn

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 agents if you travel outside

“Work permit” is the frequently used name for your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and is issued by the U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS). If your work permit is about to expire, you will need to know how to renew a work permit to stay employed in the United States. If your work permit has expired,

People become United States citizens in two ways: either by birth or through naturalization. When you become a citizen through the naturalization process, you are known as a “naturalized citizen.” This means that you met the requirements for naturalization, which can differ based upon your particular circumstances. Becoming a citizen can happen without effort by

A nadie le gusta rendir un examen. Los nervios, la sensación de que no estudiaste lo suficiente, o quizás el pánico al tener que responder una pregunta … Eso sí, todos nos alegramos cuando se terminó. No es sorprendente que muchos inmigrantes que tienen tarjetas de residencia no soliciten la ciudadanía estadounidense, debido a que

No one enjoys taking a test. The nervousness, the feeling that you haven’t prepared enough, maybe a moment of panic when you’re asked a question… We’re all glad when it’s over. No wonder many immigrants who have green cards don’t apply for US citizenship, because there are tests to pass. A school test is hard

Beneficios de la ciudadanía estadounidense Aunque tener una tarjeta verde viene acompañado de varios beneficios, como vivir y trabajar de forma indefinida en los Estados Unidos, los beneficios de la ciudadanía superan ampliamente los de la residencia permanente (tarjetas verdes). Sin límite para viajar El pasaporte estadounidense, considerado uno de los pasaportes más poderosos del