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If you are a permanent resident living in the United States, you should have a green card as proof of your residency status. While having this card is important for many reasons, the validity of the card is not directly linked to your right to be in the country. When a green card expires, it […]

U.S. permanent residency entitles you to live and work in the U.S. legally. Therefore, you are unlikely to face the looming threat of deportation. However, this doesn’t mean that it isn’t possible. Each year, the U.S. deports thousands of lawful permanent residents (10% of all deportations).  Other than failing to renew a green card, many permanent

U.S. citizens and green card holders are allowed to petition different relatives. But if you’re considering petitioning a relative for a green card, the process can be daunting. While there are a few ways to get a green card, petitioning a relative typically involves filing USCIS Form I-130. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has just recalled thousands of green cards after the agency admits they were printed with errors. More than 8500 cards are impacted by this recall. The USCIS says the error affects those who were approved under Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions for spouses of U.S. citizens. What

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

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

Most green cards are granted permanently and must be renewed every 10 years. A conditional green card, however, is a temporary two-year resident status issued to immigrants who: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes your status conditional because they want to make sure you didn’t get married to evade U.S. immigration laws. Because

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