FileRight Immigration Blog

When filing immigration paperwork, supporting evidence, like a birth certificate, maybe in a foreign language. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires you to translate the document into English when sending supporting evidence. Those translations of evidence and application materials require a simple certification by the person who is translating the document. The translation and […]

Are you a long-time green card holder and still unsure about becoming a U.S. citizen? Are you having a hard time wrapping your head around how U.S. citizenship will benefit you and your family? One of the main benefits of naturalization is that it can help protect you and your children from the possibility of deportation. The

There are many benefits to becoming a US Citizen. You probably knew the benefits of citizenship, even before reading the article. So why do the 9 million eligible Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) not become Citizens? There seem to be five major reasons why people don’t become Citizens: #1) Cost Becoming a citizen today will cost you

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

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

One of the stumbling blocks many immigrants face when applying to become a United States citizen is understanding citizenship fees. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires immigrants and sponsors to pay these fees to process applications. But how much is the citizenship application fee, and what other fees should you expect?  How

All permanent residents of the United States are recipients of a green card. These immigrants have the option of continuing to renew their card or become a citizen when eligible. The document typically expires every ten years. You cannot apply for citizenship with an expired green card. When wishing to change your status from a legal permanent

If you are not yet a permanent resident and need to cross U.S. borders or wish to bring a spouse-to-be into the country, you have some paperwork ahead of you.  It’s likely to be a long and complicated process anytime you deal with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). There are numerous confusing forms, and the

Are you looking to study in the United States? If so, you should make sure that you’re getting the correct visa for your purposes before you apply. There are three different visas that are called student visas in the United States: the F, M, and J visas. Learn how these visas vary and which one

Whether gained through birthright or by using Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, U.S. citizenship is distinctive. It bestows special protections, rights, and duties to Americans in exchange for their allegiance to and support of the United States. Most citizens enjoy benefits like freedom of expression, the right to vote, and due process. Not every country across