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USCIS define una declaración jurada como “un documento en el que una persona declara hechos y jura que los hechos son verdaderos y precisos.” La persona que redacta la declaración jurada es conocida como un declarante. Las declaraciones juradas pueden tomar diferentes formas y servir en una serie de situaciones. USCIS tiene requisitos específicos para […]

Para convertirse en un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, un extranjero primero debe ser residente permanente de los EE.UU. (titular de tarjeta verde). Los residentes permanentes pueden aplicar para ciudadanía al cumplir 5 años con el estatus de residente. Los inmigrantes que estén casados con un ciudadano, usualmente son elegibles para aplicar para la ciudadanía

The U.S. Department of State will start accepting applications to enter the DV-2020 program (Green Card Lottery 2020) between “Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), until Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-4)”. Through the DV lottery program, commonly known as the green card

How much does it cost to become a U.S. citizen? The cost of the entire process is thousands of dollars. The final step—filing the N-400, Application for Naturalization—requires one final government filing fee of $725. Introduction to US citizenship and Naturalization Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen for those who do not

Adjustment of status is the process to get a green card (permanent residence status) for people who already live in the United States. This article discusses the details of the process, including who is eligible, which form to file and the filing fee. What Is Adjustment of Status? Adjustment of status is the process of

When you apply for a job or are traveling abroad, you may be required to show proof of your U.S. citizenship status. U.S. Passport or Passport Card A U.S. passport or passport card proves your citizenship status and allows you to travel abroad. Most international travel requires you to have a passport. A passport card

Did you know U.S. immigration law requires permanent residents to carry a valid green card with them at all times? And even though U.S. permanent residence never expires, a green card does. This article will walk you through the green card renewal process. How to Renew Green Card If you are a permanent resident of

If you don’t have an eligible family member or a potential employer willing to sponsor you, getting a green card in the U.S. can be difficult. You will, however, have a chance to apply for a green card if you enter and win the Diversity Visa Lottery. The DV Lottery doesn’t have the same family

U.S. permanent residents are required to carry a valid green card at all times. If your green card is expired, damaged or lost, you’ll need to replace it. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-90 is the application to replace or renew a green card. When does a Green Card Expire? Most green

U.S. resident aliens are permanent resident green card holders. This a blanket term used to describe permanent residents, conditional residents and returning residents. In this article we’ll discuss what it means to be a resident alien, we’ll provide an overview of the green card renewal process and the process of removing conditions from your residence.