Citizenship

There has been a lot of attention on potential upcoming changes to domestic immigration policies. Every new administration and legislative session typically lead to minor changes to policies. In some cases, the proposed changes can have major implications for immigrants living in the United States and those aspiring to enter the country. Many people worry ...

Naturalized citizens have most of the same rights and responsibilities as natural-born citizens. They can help their loved ones immigrate. They can vote in federal elections. They can even run for certain political offices. Those who enter the country with visas or green cards can become citizens by following the law and certain procedures. The ...

Some immigrants dream of becoming United States citizens. Others just want to obtain a green card. A green card makes someone a lawful permanent resident, which means that they can potentially stay in the United States for the rest of their life. Permanent residents can also remain in the country indefinitely. People might assume that ...

For a lot of immigrants to the United States, their journey from their old homeland to this one isn’t complete until they become a naturalized citizen. To do that, however, an immigrant has to show that they meet certain criteria, and their application for citizenship will be heavily scrutinized by the United States Citizenship and ...

The process of becoming a citizen after legally entering the United States is a lengthy one. It can take people years to meet the criteria for naturalization. Even when someone has been in the country for long enough and has avoided criminal charges that might affect their immigration opportunities, they may avoid trying to become ...

The immigration process is quite complicated. You have to meet very specific standards to legally enter the United States, and there are many different stages involved in the process. Most immigrants wait years to become permanent residents, and many never become citizens despite living in the United States for decades. Those who enter the country ...

There is no guarantee that you can stay in the United States until you become a citizen. People with visas will eventually have to leave when their visas expire. Even permanent residents with green cards are still subject to removal proceedings or deportation in certain circumstances. Citizenship makes your right to remain in the United ...

There is a myth that everyone who comes to America needs to know English when they arrive. While it is extremely helpful to speak English when you live in the United States, not all immigrants are required to learn English to come to the U.S. In fact, the United States does not have a national ...

Whether it’s for family or work reasons, obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. is most likely extremely important to you. Getting to this stage is not easy, but the rewards after a successful immigration application are certainly worthwhile.  A Green Card interview will be a crucial part of this process, and preparing for it is ...

Achieving the American dream draws many individuals like yourself to this wonderful country. You may find yourself building a better life and living in a way you never could have imagined in your country of origin. Luckily, this nation opened its arms to you, and you found a loving home here. However, you may feel ...