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Immigrants working to keep their paperwork with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are in the crosshairs of thieves looking to make a quick buck as scammers are targeting the foreign-born population for bogus application fees and sensitive personal information. In response, USCIS is reminding immigrants that the agency only solicits payments from applicants through letters written […]

People renounce their U.S. citizenship for a variety of reasons. Depending on your situation, renunciation can be very beneficial or even necessary. However, don’t expect the process to be easy. The U.S. takes many steps to counter people renouncing their citizenship. Some are for the protection of the people, while others are for the benefit […]

Getting dual citizenship in the United States can offer you many benefits. However, before applying, you need to be aware of the rules regarding dual citizenship for both the U.S. and your home country. The U.S. technically allows for dual citizenship despite wording in the U.S. Oath of Allegiance that implies renouncing any previous allegiance. […]

When applying for a green card to become a legal resident of the U.S, there are two ways that you can go about the process. Depending on your case, you can choose between the two approaches, which are known as adjustment of status or consular processing. There are advantages and disadvantages to each process, which […]

Labor Certification is the first step in the majority of employment-based Green Cards.  Some people are not required to have an approved Labor Certification (outstanding researchers, multinational managers, people with extraordinary ability, and those who qualify for a national interest waiver), but other employment-based immigrants must have an employer sponsor who will file a Labor […]