FileRight Immigration Blog

There are many reasons to become a U.S. Citizen—whether it’s the right to vote or the ability to bring your family to the United States. There are many amazing benefits from gaining citizenship that you may not have considered. Here are five of the top reasons to consider becoming a U.S. citizen right now. 1) Protecting Your […]

As part of applying for U.S. immigration benefits, you may be required to attend a biometrics appointment. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses biometric information to investigate any criminal history or immigration violations. Biometrics refers to documentation of your fingerprints, photograph, and signature. The USCIS will send you a letter scheduling your

People become United States citizens in two ways: either by birth or through naturalization. When you become a citizen through the naturalization process, you are known as a “naturalized citizen.” This means that you met the requirements for naturalization, which can differ based upon your particular circumstances. Becoming a citizen can happen without effort by

There is no room for error when you send your paperwork to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Even the slightest typo could result in rejection, which means you must start back at square one with a new petition. What’s more, the USCIS might even deny your request and keep the fees you paid if you’re

Customer Story: Stacy-Ann Stacy-Ann has dreams of becoming a nurse. She decided to leave her home country of Jamaica to study nursing in the United States. She was fortunate enough to be accepted to a school but found out she needed an employment authorization document if she wanted to work. A family member told her about FileRight.

Filing for a change in immigration status can present many difficulties. Even if you are eligible for obtaining your green card or becoming a U.S. citizen, the process can be extremely confusing. You need to obtain all the right forms and fill them out without making any mistakes or overlooking a requirement. Any error may

While United States permanent residents enjoy many of the same rights as citizens, voting is not one of them. Green card holders may not vote in federal elections and are generally forbidden from voting in local and state elections as well—though not always. The most important question is whether it’s legal for green card holders to

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) assigns an Alien Registration Number to every immigrant. This important number is required on immigration paperwork and other official documents. Depending on the type of visa or immigration documents you carry, you can find your Alien Registration Number in different places. Use our guide to determine where

Class of Admission is a designation given to nonimmigrants when they enter the country. Generally, it aligns with your initial visa type. Your Class of Admission can be found on your I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, and on your Permanent Resident Green Card. As you go through the immigration process with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Form G-325A was a USCIS form that collected biographical information from an applicant. It was a supplemental form that was only required in special cases. The information collected on Form G-325A allowed the USCIS to check the applicant’s or petitioner’s background and was fairly simple to complete. However, since 2017, the information asked for on