Hay muchos beneficios al obtener una tarjeta verde de los EE.UU., por lo que muchos inmigrantes solicitan una residencia permanente tan pronto como son elegibles. También conocida como residencia permanente, una tarjeta verde le da derecho a varios beneficios importantes: La libertad de trabajar y vivir en los Estados Unidos permanentemente. Con una tarjeta verde, […]

In submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, applicants must assemble an extensive package of paperwork. Manual M-476, A Guide to Naturalization, contains a “Document Checklist” listing two pages of documentation that individuals may need to include. A cover letter allows applicants to draw it all together by listing their key identifying information and points of

Nonimmigrant visitors who remain in the United States past their approved duration of stay typically are unable to file for extensions, changes or adjustments to their status. If they leave the U.S., they may find themselves barred from re-entry for 3 to 10 years. However, certain immediate relatives may be eligible for an exemption, or

Employers must confirm that all employees have the right to work in the United States and this requirement covers any type of citizenship or national origin. Anyone born outside the United States who has not yet become a U.S. citizen should have an Employment Authorization Document, which is often called a work permit. Who Needs

If you hold a Permanent Resident Card, more commonly called a Green Card, there are some things you need to know about the renewal process. Allowing your Green Card to expire could make it difficult to travel outside of the United States and you may be unable to work while you are in the country.

The overall look and integrated security features of green cards have changed significantly over time, but nearly all cards have the same basic information. Finding the resident date on newer cards is often very easy since these green cards have the date printed right on the front. When locating important dates on older green cards,

President Donald Trump has been very vocal about his ambitions to end extended family-based immigration in the United States. The president’s rallying call grew louder after a suspected terrorist detonated a bomb inside a New York City subway on December 11th. Federal officials later confirmed the suspect in the bombing had entered the United States

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the first step you need to take in order to help a family member receive a green card in the United States. This form establishes a valid family relationship between you and the person who will receive the green card. Form Receipt Once your form has been received,

In cases when other evidence of a “good faith” marriage is not available, it’s possible to present an affidavit that helps prove your marriage is real. An affidavit of marriage may be necessary for applications such as a green card through marriage application and removal of conditions on residence application. What is an Affidavit? An

The wait time for I-130 processing varies for each family. Typically, I-130 forms are processed in the order received. Other factors that impact wait times include the relationship between the applicant and beneficiary and the total number of I-130 forms received for processing. Immediate Family Members I-130 applications for immediate family members are usually processed