After having a green card for five years, you may be able to apply for U.S. citizenship. FileRight explains eligibility and an exception to the five-year rule.

As a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (Green Card holder), you can play a pivotal role in your child’s immigration process. The time his or her immigration will take from start to finish will vary significantly depending on your immigration status and your child’s age, marital status, and current location. For immigration purposes, the

During his four years in office, the Trump administration and several states threatened to overturn the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program implemented under President Obama. While the program seems to be on more stable ground with Joe Biden in office, it still faces plenty of legal challenges. The most recent upset to the program came

Foreign nationals who marry legal United States residents may be eligible for a permanent resident card (green card). Getting a green card through marriage can take as little as a few months or over three years. Your place of residence and your sponsor’s status will determine how long it takes to obtain a marriage green

Preparing your green card application requires a lot more than just the form. You’ll need to submit supporting documents that prove you’re eligible for U.S. permanent residence. What exactly are the green card documents you’ll need?  That depends on your situation or eligibility category. Click below on your green card category to see which supporting

Your citizenship documents are vital whether you were born to U.S. citizens or obtained your legal status through adoption or naturalization. The correct certificate can unlock the benefits and privileges of U.S. citizenship, including the freedom to travel in and out of the country and obtain employment. To acquire the correct citizenship document for your situation,

https://d1q9fbkwhm71k2.cloudfront.net/FR/Blog/Commonimmigrationmistakes/Mistake4::IncludingtheWrongUSCISFilingFee.mp4 Including the Wrong Fee Hello, my name is Hana Boston and I’m an immigration attorney at FileRight.com. Today I’m going to talk about one common mistake many people make when preparing their immigration application — getting the fee wrong. Just like a forgotten signature, submitting an incorrect fee with your immigration application can cause it

Customer Story: Nelson Y. Nelson’s father needed some help renewing his green card. Nelson considered hiring an attorney but figured out he could use FileRight to get it done quickly and correctly. Helping a relative complete their green card application means you must first find out if they are qualified to do so. The earliest you can renew

Immigrants around the world have visions of the American dream. Arriving at the land of opportunity is only the first step in a long journey to citizenship. Most immigrants stay in the United States legally by getting a green card (becoming a legal permanent resident). How hard is it to become a U.S. citizen? If

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