In a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, on the day of his inauguration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, the principle that grants automatic citizenship to all children born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status This move, part of Trump’s broader immigration agenda, underscores a […]

When you are applying for immigration, the USCIS officer verifies your legal name, which is primarily done with a birth certificate. A Birth certificate is a document used by the USCIS immigration offices to identify the information about an individual, such as the name of the parents, the name of the person, their surnames, the

If you’re married to a US citizen or a green card holder in the United States, you become eligible for a green card as well. For the initial period, if your marriage has not completed two years, you are given a Conditional resident visa (CR-1), and if you have completed two years, you are given

Suppose you met the love of your life and traveled to the United States to get married on a K-1 visa. With this nonimmigrant visa, your entry into the U.S. is conditional on your intention to marry your citizen fiancé(e) within 90 days. But what happens once you’ve met this condition? It’s crucial to take

Thousands of couples get married each year and begin their journey toward citizenship in the United States. For a lot of them, it’s the beginning of brand-new life in America. For others, getting a green card after marriage is another step on their path to citizenship.  Like a lot of people, you’re probably wondering how

There are over 40 nonimmigrant status categories for U.S. visas. Each one is designated for a specific yet very different function. For example, some permit students to study in the U.S., some grant temporary work to employees, and others allow tourists to visit.  If the original reason you came to the United States changes, you

Parents who have become U.S. citizens should file for their child’s citizenship. If you do not apply for citizenship of the child, he or she may face difficulty in obtaining college scholarships, working legally, voting, and enjoying other rights and benefits offered to U.S. citizens. That is why it’s important to apply for citizenship for children early

When will USCIS fees increase? In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant increase in fees for family-based Green Card applications, set to take effect on April 1, 2024.  This adjustment marks a pivotal moment for thousands of families across the nation, emphasizing a critical juncture in the

As an immigrant in the United States, you know that getting a Green Card is a significant achievement, but do you understand the full scope of the benefits you’ll be entitled to once you are approved for this sought-after document? In this comprehensive guide from FileRight, we’ll take a look at some of the advantages