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Introduction In 2023, 878,500 legal immigrants became U.S. naturalized citizens.  An interview is most often the final step of an immigration process. The interview is taken by an officer authorized by the U.S. government. If you clear the interview, you receive the immigration process for which you had petitioned. However,

Introduction For marriage-based green cards and other family members’ green cards, the role of the sponsor is very important, as they take the financial responsibility of the beneficiary,  and they ensure that the applicant will not become a burden on the US government after entering the United States. There are

Potential changes to U.S. birthright citizenship laws have been announced, including statements from former President Trump about ending automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents. What’s Happening with Birthright Citizenship? Trump has emphasized that he plans to issue an executive order to challenge birthright citizenship, potentially redefining who qualifies

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

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

If you want to visit the United States for a short period of time, you may need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. These visas are different from immigrant visas, which are for permanent residency. Nonimmigrant visas allow people to enter the U.S. for specific purposes. There are many different

Are you thinking about moving to the United States as a legal permanent resident? If so, you will have to pay an immigrant fee unless you meet the exemptions criteria. The fee is used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to process your immigration application and send

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

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

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