๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ , ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฬ ๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ , ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant fee increases for immigration applications, effective April 1, 2024. This major fee revision, the first since 2016, aims to address the financial challenges faced by the agency. All applications submitted after […]
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May
May
A reentry permit is essential for U.S. permanent residents who plan to travel outside the United States for extended periods. It serves as proof that the resident does not intend to abandon their permanent status, allowing reentry without a returning resident visa, even after absences longer than a year.This permit is particularly useful for residents […]
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Apr
Apr
The Big Picture – Immigrating Through a Fiancรฉ The K-1 visa process involves three main components: petitioning the fiancรฉ, applying for the visa, and applying for permanent residence. The petition establishes a qualifying relationship, while the visa application is straightforward unless the beneficiary has a criminal history. After 90 days of marriage, the beneficiary can […]
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Mar
Mar
๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? The naturalization process typically takes 8-12 months after filing Form N-400, involves three major appointments: biometrics appointment, citizenship interview, and oath ceremony. Permanent residents filing the N-400 application at least six months before their green card expires receive a no-cost extension, ensuring their green card’s validity. […]
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Mar
Mar
Looking to become a U.S. citizen? There are benefits aplenty, from rights to retirement savings. Most Americans are citizens by birth, but if you’re looking to naturalize, you generally have four paths: birth in the U.S., derivation, acquisition, or naturalization. The naturalization process is the most traveled, with a million green card holders applying yearly. […]
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Feb
Feb
If you’re outside the U.S. and realize your green card is expiring or missing, it’s impossible to renew or replace it. However, there are ways to return to the U.S. after temporary travel abroad, as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) doesn’t support renewals from outside the U.S. ๐ด๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐ฐโ๐ […]
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Feb
Feb
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) certifies American citizenship for a child born outside the US, typically under 18 years old, and is similar to a US passport, Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship. ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ 1: ๐บ๐๐กโ๐๐ ๐ธ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐ To acquire a child’s citizenship, gather birth evidence, […]
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Feb
Feb
๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐. ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ ๐-๐๐๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ? To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged green card, file Form I-90, but don’t use it if your card expires within 90 days or to renew a conditional green card. Expect a government fee and a wait of 8-12 months for a new […]
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Jan
Jan
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ? A conditional resident is a U.S. citizen who obtains a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. This status is valid for two years and expires after two years. The couple must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions […]
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Dec
Dec
The K-1 fiancรฉ visa is a popular U.S. visa for foreign national fiancรฉs entering the U.S. for marriage and adjustment to permanent resident status. Common mistakes in the process can delay or cause long-term immigration issues. Before preparing Form I-129F, review these avoidable issues. Summiting a Poorly Prepared Petition Small errors in Form I-129F can […]