When you apply for a job or are traveling abroad, you may be required to show proof of your U.S. citizenship status. U.S. Passport or Passport Card A U.S. passport or passport card proves your citizenship status and allows you to travel abroad. Most international travel requires you to have a passport. A passport card […]
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If you are a permanent resident of the U.S., you may be eligible for U.S. citizenship if you have lived in the U.S. for at least five years, under the basic naturalization rule. You must have completed five years in the U.S. as a legal permanent resident. If you were granted legal permanent resident status
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The processing time for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence can vary based on the workload of the service center that is processing your case. As of July 2018, the service centers are taking between 13 and 21 months, approximately, to process I-751 applications. Field offices take a little longer to process these
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Your guide to the U.S. EAD, the employment authorization document needed to legally work in the United States. What does EAD mean? EAD stands for Employment Authorization Document. This document, commonly referred to as a “work permit”, is an identification document (like a driver’s license) that proves your right to work in the U.S. This
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the immigration agency with which you will need to file immigration and citizenship applications. When you file an application with the USCIS, the agency will assign a unique identifying number to your specific case, known as the USCIS case number or receipt number. You will need to keep
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
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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
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Permanent resident cards are issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Permanent resident cards, also referred to as “Green Cards”, are plastic cards that have the holder’s photo, biographic information like name and date of birth and the dates of issuance and expiration of these cards. In the past permanent resident cards have
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The U.S. citizenship application is long and can be confusing. Don’t worry! Here are answers to the top questions asked about the application. What are the U.S. citizenship requirements? There are seven basic requirements for U.S. citizenship that nearly all applicants must meet. Each requirement is listed below, as well as information about the few
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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)
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