Government grants are often a great way for organizations and individuals to get funding for a variety of projects and contributions that can have an impact on US society. Grants do not need to be repaid but give organizations and individuals the financing needed to pursue important projects and work. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration […]
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There are more than 40 nonimmigrant visas available for visitors to the US who wish to enter the country for a short, specific period of time. Nonimmigrant visas do not allow visitors to work and live in the US, but do allow visitors to remain in the US for varying amounts of time. If you
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There are many ways to get proof of US citizenship if you are a US citizen. For example, if you have gone through the naturalization process you will typically be provided with a naturalization certificate, which you can use to prove your citizenship. If you were born abroad to US citizen parents or were born
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US citizens who live outside the US, as well as US citizens who hold dual citizenship are still responsible for paying US taxes. In fact, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) requires all US citizens, regardless of where they live, to disclose foreign financial accounts and to pay taxes on any income they earn – anywhere
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If you are entering the US, your Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) is one of the most important documents you will need. Either you or your transportation carrier will fill out this document, and you will need to hand this document to a U.S. Customer Border Protection (CBP) at the border. That official will indicate the
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The USA citizenship oath is a declaration that must be taken by all immigrants during a US naturalization ceremony. The citizenship oath is often considered the final stage of the citizenship process, and it usually takes place at the end of a naturalization ceremony. Once the oath is taken, an immigrant is officially considered a
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There are many reasons why you might need a US passport. In general, if you are a US citizen, you should secure a US passport as soon as you can. A passport allows you to travel in and out of the United States, and it provides a space for any visas you will need when
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If you have a close family member who is a US citizen, you may be qualified to apply for green card through family sponsorship. There are in fact many green card options for green card family sponsorship. For example, US citizens can sponsor immediate relatives, including children, spouses, and their dependents. US citizens can also
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Unless you are born to US citizen parents or are born in the US, you must apply for US citizenship through naturalization. To do so, you must meet the requirements for US naturalization. In most cases, to become a US citizen, you must: 1) Be the age of majority (at least 18 years old) 2)
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When filing an application to sponsor a family member for a US green card, you will typically need to file some type of affidavit of support, generally either the I-864 Affidavit of Support or the I-134 Affidavit of Support. In a visa application, the affidavit of support plays an important role. It shows immigration officials
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