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You can go from H1B status to Legal Permanent Residence (green card holder) in the US. Though this is not possible with every type of non-immigrant visa, the H1B visa is a “dual intent visa.” Learn...

When applying for a green card, there are many steps you need to take. Not only do you need to meet several eligibility requirements, but the person sponsoring your permanent residency petition must also fulfill several...

For green card holders, becoming a naturalized citizen is a sought-after end goal. Or, if you have the proper visa and are hoping to become a naturalized citizen at some point in the future is something...

To apply for U.S. citizenship you need to file Form N-400 with the USCIS. This process of applying for U.S. citizenship is called naturalization. Before you file the citizenship application with the USCIS, you need to...

A Green Card holder in the United States is allowed to travel outside the United States and return with some limitations. A Green Card holder may obtain a re-entry permit if he wishes to travel for...

As a green card holder, leaving the U.S. to travel abroad is a huge perk of being a permanent resident. However, unforeseen circumstances could arise, leaving you to travel outside the U.S. for extended periods of...

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...

Alien Registration Number, also known as A-number, is an exclusive identification number assigned to an immigrant. The A-number is assigned to noncitizens at the time their A-file is created with USCIS. It is an “A” followed...

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