Millions of people immigrate to the United States every year in search of a better life. Some are here on a temporary work visa, while others live and work in the U.S. permanently with a green card. A select few take the final step of naturalization to become U.S. citizens and enjoy the benefits and […]

After 14 years living undocumented in the U.S., Oralia Basurto’s life drastically changed. Because of a new immigration policy created by President Obama, she was able to do things she could before only dream of — secure a better job, buy a car and live every day without the fear of deportation. Basurto, 26, was approved

A citizenship certificate is a document used to demonstrate you were born on American soil or have a parent who’s a citizen. If any information on your citizenship documents needs to be updated or you lose access to your forms, you have to file for a new certificate using Form N-565.  Because the approximate wait time

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

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

If you are a nonimmigrant and want to extend your stay in the U.S. or change to another nonimmigrant status, you have to file Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. You have to file this form with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  In some instances, you can use this form to apply

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

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

It can be nerve-racking when you discover that your vital immigration papers are missing, destroyed, or need to be updated after you change your name. To account for wait times when replacing your original document, you’re going to need to file Form N-565 as soon as possible. Form N-565 processing times fluctuate depending on the U.S. Citizenship

Many people get Form I-134 and Form I-864 confused, and it’s no wonder! They’re both called Affidavits of Support and are frequently only referred to by their numbers. While both documents allow immigrants to sponsor someone else for citizenship, the difference between them is small—but important. What Is an Affidavit of Support? An Affidavit of