How and Why to File a FOIA Request President Abraham Lincoln spoke of preserving the United States in the Gettysburg Address when he said that a “government of the people, by the
More immigrants come to live in the U.S. than any other country in the world. The U.S. offers immigrant visas to people who wish to start a new life in the U.S.
Understanding Your Alien Registration Number (A-Number) When you’re dealing with U.S. immigration, you’ll come across something called an Alien Registration Number (often referred to as the A-number). You’ll need to provide your
The U.S. citizenship application process can take less than a year or several years. Those who are not permanent residents but wish to become U.S. citizens must first immigrate to the U.S. and become legal permanent residents.
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) permits the change of an individual’s immigration status while in the United States from nonimmigrant or parolee (temporary) to immigrant (permanent) if the individual was inspected
An Employment Authorization Document (EAD), typically referred to as a “work permit,” is an official card issued by the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) that allows non-citizens to legally work
Many immigrants in the U.S. are feeling increased uncertainty as reports emerge of detentions and deportations, including some involving individuals with valid visas or green cards. While there is no indication of
If you have filed Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status to Permanent Resident and wish to travel abroad while your petition is still pending, you may obtain an advance parole document in
If you’re a green card holder, the message from U.S. immigration authorities is loud and clear: your permanent residency is not permanent unless you become a citizen. Recent warnings from the U.S.
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.
