Did you know U.S. immigration law requires permanent residents to carry a valid green card with them at all times? And even though U.S. permanent residence never expires, a green card does. This article will walk you through the green card renewal process. How to Renew Green Card If you are a permanent resident of […]
If you don’t have an eligible family member or a potential employer willing to sponsor you, getting a green card in the U.S. can be difficult. You will, however, have a chance to apply for a green card if you enter and win the Diversity Visa Lottery. The DV Lottery doesn’t have the same family
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U.S. permanent residents are required to carry a valid green card at all times. If your green card is expired, damaged or lost, you’ll need to replace it. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-90 is the application to replace or renew a green card. When does a Green Card Expire? Most green
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U.S. resident aliens are permanent resident green card holders. This a blanket term used to describe permanent residents, conditional residents and returning residents. In this article we’ll discuss what it means to be a resident alien, we’ll provide an overview of the green card renewal process and the process of removing conditions from your residence.
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If you are a U.S. citizen, you may be able to help your parents obtain Green Cards in the U.S. One of the requirements for being able to sponsor your parents is being at least 21 years of age. Under the family preference category, qualifying individuals can petition to bring their parents to the U.S.
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The U.S. citizenship test and interview is an important part of the naturalization process. If you are a legal permanent resident and you wish to become a U.S. citizen, you can apply for naturalization. This is the process through which immigrants can become a U.S. citizen, provided they meet all the eligibility requirements for U.S.
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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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Advance parole is a travel permit issued to non-U.S. citizens who have pending applications for immigration benefits and who have applied to change their immigration status in the U.S. to travel abroad and reenter the U.S. Who needs an Advance Parole? Those seeking to travel outside the U.S. and reenter may need an advance parole
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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There is a common misconception that foreign nationals who marry U.S. citizens will automatically obtain U.S. Citizenship through marriage, this is not true. If you get married to a U.S. citizen, you may have a shorter wait time till you can apply for citizenship, but you will not become a citizen immediately after your marriage.
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