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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy was created by the administration under President Obama. The program does not grant children citizenship or a pathway to legal status. However, it does allow you to apply for a driver’s license, Social Security number, and work permit within the United States. In order to apply for […]
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The Immigration and Naturalization Services, also known as the INS, was part of the United States Department of Justice. The INS was authorized to handle all the legal and illegal immigration and naturalization issues. The purpose of INS was to protect and enforce the laws of naturalization and handle the process of an individual becoming […]
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After marrying a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you and your spouse may be looking to begin your life together in the United States. To do this, you must obtain a green card, allowing you to remain in the country as a permanent resident. Securing permanent residency allows immigrant spouses to stay in the […]
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If you are born in the United States or one of its territories, you are likely a United States citizen. However, there are exceptions to this. For instance, those born in American Samoa or Swains Island are typically U.S. nationals. In the past, those born in some other U.S. territories were also considered to be […]
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Employment authorization documents (EAD) allow non-U.S. citizens and non-Green card holders to work legally in the U.S. These documents come with a two year validity period and are renewable. In some cases, EADs valid for one year are issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Don’t delay file form I-765 to renew your EAD card today. […]
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The passport renewal process can be done through mail or in person depending on certain conditions. You can renew your most recent US passport if it is undamaged and can be submitted with your application and was issued when you were 16 years or older. In addition, it is important that it was issued within […]
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Tourist Visa Interview Be it visiting one’s family or to visit places of interests in the US, one has to obtain the appropriate US visa. Dreams are often shattered if a visa is denied for any particular reason. Obtaining a tourist visa is not only an expensive process, but difficult as well. Though the interviews […]
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Receiving a conditional green card through marriage is a great thing. Having a two-year conditional green card is an excellent way to prepare for longer resident options or even full U.S. citizenship. However, conditional green cards do come with conditions. Learn more about conditional green cards, their conditions, and how to get conditions removed. What […]
