There are many reasons to apply for US citizenship. Some of the more common reasons, however, are: 1) More freedoms. US citizens, including naturalized citizens, enjoy more rights and freedoms that noncitizens. As a US citizen, for example, you will be able to travel freely in and out of the country, live anywhere in the […]
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For many types of visas, including a K-1 fiancée visa, applicants must attend an interview with a consular official or other immigration official in order to be granted the visa. In many cases, this is not an issue because the interview goes smoothly. However, what happens if the interview goes awry? The first step to
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Many immigrants who are working their way through immigration applications and petitions with the USCIS feel alone and worry about their applications. However, it is useful to keep in mind that immigrants to the US are part of a long history of US immigration. In fact, there are many famous US immigrants and immigration success
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There are two general ways to get your green card. First, you can apply through consular processing while you are living in the country of your nationality. Secondly, you can apply to be a permanent resident from within the US, while you are legally in the US. This second method is known as adjustment of
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Both immigrant and non-immigrant visas allow a foreign national to enter the US. However, the two types of visas vary widely. Non-immigrant visas allow someone to request Department of Homeland Security officials at US ports of entry permission to enter the US temporarily. Non-immigrant visas are usually designed to allow someone to stay in the
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Members of the US Armed Forces are often stationed overseas and travel the world extensively as part of their job. Since they meet people from all over the world, it is not a surprise that many US Armed Forces personnel eventually meet and decide to marry foreign nationals. Because of the sacrifices and the bravery
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The U.S. government keeps careful track of statistics and facts about U.S. immigration. The statistics help the U.S. government set policy, keep the general public informed, and help the government create programs that assist the greatest number of immigrants and U.S. citizens. U.S. immigration facts can also be helpful and interesting for potential immigrants and
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If you want to travel to and from the US, you will need travel documents. Travel documents show border authorities your status, your nationality, and your rights to re-enter or enter the US. If you are a US citizen, for example, and wish to travel outside of the US, you will generally need your US
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Your green card is one of the most important documents you own. It confirms your status as a permanent resident of the US and allows you to prove your status to authorities. By law, you must carry a valid green card with you at all times. According to Section 264 of the INA (the Immigration
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If you marry a US citizen, you may become eligible for a green card, and, eventually, citizenship. Before marrying, the first step is to apply for a K-1 visa. This process can take quite long but once you have a K-1 visa you are eligible to enter the US and marry your partner. Once you
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