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Your guide to the U.S. EAD, the employment authorization document needed to legally work in the United States. What does EAD mean? EAD stands for Employment Authorization Document. This document, commonly referred to as a “work permit”, is an identification document (like a driver’s license) that proves your right to work in the U.S. This […]

Adjustments of status time frames vary for the different categories of applicants. The processing times depend on the visa classification, the circumstance of the applicant and the caseload of the USCIS office that is processing the application. However, the steps involved in the process are generally the same for all applicants. Adjustment of status is

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the immigration agency with which you will need to file immigration and citizenship applications. When you file an application with the USCIS, the agency will assign a unique identifying number to your specific case, known as the USCIS case number or receipt number. You will need to keep

A Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a Green Card, is an official proof of your legal permanent resident status in the U.S. You should have this wallet-sized plastic card with you at all times as this document will help you prove that you are a legal resident of the U.S. Be sure to keep

To get legal permanent resident status in the U.S, you must get an immigrant petition approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This immigrant petition must either be filed by your family member if you are applying for a family-based Green Card, by your employer if you wish to immigrate to the U.S.

You will be issued a Green Card if you have legal permanent resident status in the U.S. This is a photo identity card that is issued as proof of your legal status. Though the legal permanent resident status does not come with an expiration date, this card comes with one. A permanent resident card is

The whole naturalization process often takes around six months to a year. However, the processing time for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization will not be the same and it can vary significantly with each case. The time taken to process an application will depend on the workload of the USCIS office that is processing your

If you received your Green Card based on a marriage that was less than two years old when you were granted legal permanent resident status in the U.S., your legal status is permanent. The card issued to you will be valid for just two years and not ten years. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The Green Card number, also known as the document number, is a 13-character number. This number is printed on the back of the Green Card. On the previous versions of the Green Card, this card number was printed on the front of the card. This number can be found on the back of the most

If you were born in the U.S., you are automatically a U.S. citizen. Some are eligible to acquire or derive citizenship from their U.S. citizen parents. Those who are not eligible, can apply for naturalization. The process to naturalize is meant for foreign nationals who seek to become citizens of the U.S. However, one must