In the US, anyone who is arrested for a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty. For this reason, most states in the US permit bail bonds, which allow someone accused of a crime to leave jail until trial, with the promise to return for court dates. Bail can be paid in cash to the […]
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The proposed legislation known as the DREAM Act would give undocumented children some form of amnesty, but the passage of the law has been challenged by opponents who feel the law has the potential to legalize many undocumented US residents. The DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act is a piece of proposed
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The online USCIS Citizenship Resource Center is designed to be a one-stop naturalization resource for citizenship applicants, teachers, and organizations. The site provides easy-to-understand resources for every step of the naturalization process. US citizenship applicants usually have lots of questions about the naturalization process. The organizations and teachers that help applicants through the citizenship process
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Most green card holders have their green cards for ten years – the length of time a green card is valid before it needs to be renewed. However, quite a lot can change while you have your green card for a decade. You may get married, divorced, change your name, change addresses, and otherwise make
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If you want to work in the United States, you must first obtain a work visa or work authorization in order to do so. A work visa is a document which allows you to work legally in the United States. A US visa does not automatically grant you permission to work in the US. Many
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WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced the launch of a redesigned Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550) with new security features that will reduce fraud—part of USCIS’ ongoing efforts to enhance the integrity of the immigration system. USCIS began using redesigned certificates at all offices today, and the agency anticipates
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Under Public Law 101-249, relatives of someone who died as result of being an active member of the US military during a period of war or military action may file immigration Form N-644 (Application for Posthumous Citizenship) on behalf of the deceased. Form N644 grants posthumous citizenship to the deceased as a commemoration of the
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InfoPass is a no-cost service which allows individuals to schedule an appointment with an Immigration Officer with the USCIS. Using the form InfoPass online, individuals can easily schedule a local appointment at a local USCIS office. The InfoPass immigration form for appointments is available online at any time of the day or night and offers
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Since some qualified immigrants serve in the US Armed Forces, the US government has made special provisions for these brave foreign nationals who choose to risk their lives for the US. That is, the USCIS allows active duty members of the Armed Forces to seek green cards, immigration status, and even citizenship on the basis
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If you are trying to immigrate into the United States or are currently in the United States as an immigrant or non-citizen, you will need quality immigration resources in order to help you with the inevitable immigration questions, immigration forms, and situations which can arise. Whether you need facts about renewing your green card or
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