Guide

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 […]

When you petition for a green card through marriage, you have to validate your relationship. That includes proving any past marriages have been successfully dissolved. If you have been divorced, you will need to submit your green card application with a copy of your divorce decree. If you have your original decree of divorce on

If you are applying for a permanent resident card, commonly referred to as a green card, you will need supporting documents. A marriage certificate, or marriage contract, will be required for your petition if you are applying for a green card through marriage. Lost or stolen certificates must be replaced. Challenges may stand in the way

If you’re already a citizen of the United States and need proof of your status, you can request a U.S. citizenship certificate. The form used to apply for a U.S. citizenship certificate is Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship.  In order to properly file Form N-600, you can follow these six steps. Step 1: Figure

All visitors who travel to the U.S. with a nonimmigrant visa receive an I-94 Arrival-Departure record from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This record is attached to their passport and serves as proof of legal entry into the United States. It also states how long the individual is allowed to stay in the country.

If you want to bring your spouse to the U.S. and apply for a spouse visa, you need to be either a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident (green card holder). Bringing a spouse to the U.S. is a challenging process, which often includes several steps.  Due to the increased rate of

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).

As a green card holder, you might wonder whether you should renew your green card or apply for U.S. citizenship. Green cards don’t offer as much protection as citizenship does, so you may want to consider applying for citizenship instead of renewing your permanent residency status.  Applying for U.S. citizenship isn’t as difficult as it

Each year, millions of people request some type of immigration benefit from the U.S. government. With so many applicants, complicated immigration laws, and confusion around correct filing processes, it’s no wonder that many immigrants fall victim to immigration scams. Immigration scams are not only perpetrated by those commonly referred to as “notarios” (the Spanish word

Individuals who want to work and reside permanently in the U.S. may file Form I-485 to apply for a green card. The green card allows you to live and work indefinitely in the U.S. It’s the first step toward acquiring U.S. citizenship, and there are a lot of rules you must follow. The application process can