Most people are used of the process of inflation pushing consumer prices up, but do people expect the price of US citizenship to go up? New fees posted recently by State Department do just that. The State Department has announced new consular fees through the Federal Register, including fee changes proposed as far back as […]
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There is little doubt that immigration is vital for the economies of many states, and some business groups in Kansas are forming a coalition to support just that view. The coalition hopes to start a new program to ensure that industries with labor shortages can hire immigrants. The group hopes to create a program that
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For every green card holder, the green card renewal process is an important step in maintaining proof of status. Although permanent residency is permanent, the green card that proves your status is not. In most cases, green card renewal has to occur every ten years, since green cards expire every ten years. It is important
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Refugees who have become green card holders in the US due to their refugee status may eventually want to return home or travel to see family. However, to travel outside the US, refugees must have a refugee travel document. This document helps establish the traveler’s status at the border and ensures that a refugee can
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In the US, employers are only allowed to hire US workers or those non-US workers who have valid authorization to work in the US. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that all workers they hire (both US citizens and non-US citizens) are authorized to work in the US. To make the process easier, and
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USCIS forms are occasionally updated or changed in order to reflect new laws or in order to reflect new changes to immigration processes. This means that anyone who is applying for immigration petitions or applications must be careful to check the expiry date and the latest versions of their USCIS forms. In some cases, USCIS
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Filing a Form I-130 is the first step to filing an immigrant petition to allow an immediate relative to come to the US. If you want to sponsor a family member for a US green card, filling out Form 1-130 is the first step. To fill out this immigrant petition, there are several things you
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USCIS Form N-400 and USCIS Form N-600 both have to do with citizenship but are actually quite different forms. USCIS Form N-400 is the form used to apply for US citizenship. If you are over the age of 18, are a legal lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States and are eligible
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There are many US immigration resources available for immigrants going through the US immigration process. However, one of the most useful resources available is US immigration videos. If, like many immigrants, you’re still the process of perfecting your English skills, USCIS immigration forms can be confusing. Indeed, even for native English speakers, much of the
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When it comes to the green card, lost green cards cause more stress than just about any other immigration problem. Immigrants in the United States are expected to carry their green card with them at all times. Failure to do so can, in fact, be a misdemeanor. Equally importantly, not having a valid US green
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Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) is the form you can use to adjust your status from a nonimmigrant to a green card holder. If you are eligible to file Form I-485, you can file the form in order to get your green card and permanent residency status in the US.
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