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Legal responsibility of the financial requirements of the family member you bring into the US to live permanently must be accepted by you. By completing and signing a document, namely the Form I-864, called the Affidavit of Support, you accept this responsibility, become the relative’s sponsor and ensure that the relative does not become dependent […]
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While some green card and EAD recipients will receive the next generation cards on May 1, others could receive current forms of the IDs. New identifications “may still display the existing design format as USCIS will continue using existing card stock until current supplies are depleted.” Regardless of the old or the new form, each […]
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The majority of U.S. citizens obtained their citizenship through birth. While people born in foreign countries most often obtain citizenship through naturalization, overall, most people are born into their U.S. citizenship. In most cases, birthright citizenship is clear. When a person is born to United States citizens on U.S. soil, they are granted automatic citizenship. […]
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Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, is the document that record the arrival and departure dates of U.S. visitors. Processed by Customs and Border Protection (CPB) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Form I-94 information provides basic visitor information—things like the arrival date, visa status, and the date the visitor is required to leave the U.S. […]
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Immigrants usually submit Form G-325A, Biographic information along with their green card or other applications as part of the overall package for review by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS.) USCIS agents use the information on the fingerprinting form as part of the vetting process to make decisions on each individual immigrant case. If you […]
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Summer often brings dreams of travel—family reunions, scenic vacations, or long-awaited trips abroad. But for green card holders, international travel isn’t as simple or secure as it may seem. While you may be a lawful permanent resident, your right to return to the U.S. after traveling abroad can still be questioned—and even denied. Under intensified […]
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If you are a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, there is no direct path built into the program to help you obtain permanent residency or U.S. citizenship. However, you will likely be able to obtain a marriage-based green card if you marry a permanent resident or U.S. citizen. The paths to getting your […]
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When it comes to applying for a green card there are two main ways to do so. If you are currently in the U.S, you are able to apply by a process called adjustment of status. For those that are outside of the U.S, a process called Consular Processing can be carried out. Although these […]
