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

Are you a permanent resident of the U.S. and do you have a Green Card? Did you know that one of your responsibilities is to carry a valid green card with you at all times? While the permanent resident status granted to you is permanent; your Green Card, issued as proof of your status, is

Here’s your guide for the employment authorization card, including answers to the six most frequently asked questions: What is an employment authorization card? What is the validity of an employment authorization card? Who can get an employment authorization card? What to do if my employment authorization card has expired? How to apply for renewal of

There are plenty of reasons to apply to become a U.S. Citizen, not the least of which is enjoying a safe and prosperous life in the United States. Below are three lesser-known benefits of this immigration dream including travel and finances. Travel Benefits of Citizenship Becoming a U.S. citizen means being able to get a

If you had recently become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you would have received the latest version of the naturalization certificate with enhanced security features. On 4th June, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began issuing redesigned Naturalization Certificates and Certificates of Citizenship. USCIS wants to make these documents more difficult to counterfeit and this is

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people become new naturalized citizens of the U.S. and begin to enjoy the benefits of their new status. Obtaining a U.S. passport, voting in federal and state elections and bringing family members to live in the U.S. are some of the benefits that are exclusive to U.S. citizens and