The Green Card number, also known as the document number, is a 13-character number. This number is printed on the back of the Green Card. On the previous versions of the Green Card, this card number was printed on the front of the card. This number can be found on the back of the most […]
If you were born in the U.S., you are automatically a U.S. citizen. Some are eligible to acquire or derive citizenship from their U.S. citizen parents. Those who are not eligible, can apply for naturalization. The process to naturalize is meant for foreign nationals who seek to become citizens of the U.S. However, one must
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Here’s your guide for the employment authorization card, including answers to the six most frequently asked questions: What is an employment authorization card? What is the validity of an employment authorization card? Who can get an employment authorization card? What to do if my employment authorization card has expired? How to apply for renewal of
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There are plenty of reasons to apply to become a U.S. Citizen, not the least of which is enjoying a safe and prosperous life in the United States. Below are three lesser-known benefits of this immigration dream including travel and finances. Travel Benefits of Citizenship Becoming a U.S. citizen means being able to get a
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If you had recently become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you would have received the latest version of the naturalization certificate with enhanced security features. On 4th June, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began issuing redesigned Naturalization Certificates and Certificates of Citizenship. USCIS wants to make these documents more difficult to counterfeit and this is
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of people become new naturalized citizens of the U.S. and begin to enjoy the benefits of their new status. Obtaining a U.S. passport, voting in federal and state elections and bringing family members to live in the U.S. are some of the benefits that are exclusive to U.S. citizens and
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Citizens of foreign countries who wish to travel to the U.S. must obtain a visa which will allow them to enter, leave or stay in the U.S. for a specific time period. Your visa will be placed in your passport issued by your country of citizenship. Fees for Nonimmigrant Visa Services If you are coming
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USCIS allows people filing certain immigration forms to pay their form filing fee and biometric services fee, with a credit card. You may use your credit card to pay your fees at no additional cost. USCIS accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. You will need to make sure your card has enough money for
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Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is the USCIS form you will need to file in order to change your U.S. immigration status to permanent resident status. If you entered the U.S. as a nonimmigrant and if you meet all the requirements for a green card in one of the following
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If you are a green card holder and if you are applying for U.S. citizenship, you will need to remember that filing an application is just the first step in the citizenship process. You will not be granted citizenship as soon as your application is approved and there are different steps in the process. Here
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