Immigration Articles

If you have a Green Card that does not have an expiration date, then it is recommended to replace your Green Card. In August 2007, USCIS proposed a rule that requires the replacement of all Green Cards that does not have an expiration date. Even though recent versions of the Green Card’s have an expiration […]

There are several ways in which individuals can qualify to live and work in the U.S. as permanent residents, commonly referred to as green card holders. One such option is the employment-based Green Card, which allows those with a job offer from a US employer to obtain permanent residency. This option is often considered the

The V visa is a nonimmigrant visa that Congress created through the Life Act. Congress enacted the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (Life Act) on December 21, 2000. The Life Act stated that certain people who had previously not been able to do Adjustment of Status would become eligible. This meant that certain people who

The form you filed to apply for naturalization is Form N-400. To be eligible for naturalization—the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, you must fulfill the following requirements: You must be at least 18 years old. You must have lived as a permanent resident continuously for five years, three years, or one year, depending on your

The Fiance visa was especially created to allow a U.S. citizen and a foreign fiancé to get married in the United States. The Forms to file for the Fiance Visa is Form I-129F, Form DS-156, Form I-156K and Form DS-230. If approved, the fiancé will receive a K-1 visa. Once the K-1 visa is issued,

Naturalization is the immigration process through which a foreign national becomes a citizen. To become a U.S. citizen, a foreign must first get a Green Card. Becoming a Green Card Holder Citizenship begins with permanent residency. Permanent residency can be obtained through a few methods; however, the most common are through a U.S. citizen or

When an employer is seeking to hire a foreign national for a permanent employment position, the employer will file Form I-140. The form is used to petition the foreign national for permanent residency. Form I-140 is the petition USCIS receives from an employer for the following purposes: Outstanding Researcher or Professor Employers looking to hire

If you haven’t become a permanent resident yet, you can work with an employment authorization document, Form I-765. This is available only if you are in the process of Adjustment of Status and your Green Card application is pending. Adjustment of status is a process by which you can change your status from temporary to