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If you hold a Permanent Resident Card, more commonly called a Green Card, there are some things you need to know about the renewal process. Allowing your Green Card to expire could make it difficult to travel outside of the United States and you may be unable to work while you are in the country. […]

The overall look and integrated security features of green cards have changed significantly over time, but nearly all cards have the same basic information. Finding the resident date on newer cards is often very easy since these green cards have the date printed right on the front. When locating important dates on older green cards,

President Donald Trump has been very vocal about his ambitions to end extended family-based immigration in the United States. The president’s rallying call grew louder after a suspected terrorist detonated a bomb inside a New York City subway on December 11th. Federal officials later confirmed the suspect in the bombing had entered the United States

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the first step you need to take in order to help a family member receive a green card in the United States. This form establishes a valid family relationship between you and the person who will receive the green card. Form Receipt Once your form has been received,

In cases when other evidence of a “good faith” marriage is not available, it’s possible to present an affidavit that helps prove your marriage is real. An affidavit of marriage may be necessary for applications such as a green card through marriage application and removal of conditions on residence application. What is an Affidavit? An

The wait time for I-130 processing varies for each family. Typically, I-130 forms are processed in the order received. Other factors that impact wait times include the relationship between the applicant and beneficiary and the total number of I-130 forms received for processing. Immediate Family Members I-130 applications for immediate family members are usually processed

Military service in the U.S. military can offer citizenship applicants certain benefits not offered to other types of applicants. The most important is that: You (and your children and spouse) may gain citizenship even if you don’t meet all of the general requirements You may not have to pay any application or biometric fees. You

A U.S. permanent resident has the right to travel freely in an out of the country. This is one the benefits of having a green card. You do not have to apply for any visa or any other authorization to be able to return to the U.S. When you arrive, you simply show the U.S.

When a U.S. permanent resident is planning to renew their Green Card, it’s also important for them to prepare for the renewal fees. In order to renew the Green Card, the permanent resident may file Form I-90, the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). When filing for Green

Green Card Information Permanent Resident Cards are a primary form of identification for permanent residents. Also known as Green Cards, these official documents allow their holders to live and work in the U.S. as well as re-enter the U.S. after traveling abroad for short periods of time. Green Cards may also be helpful in filing