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Learn the four main paths to U.S. citizenship—from birth and parentage to naturalization—with clear steps and guidance for every applicant....

Learn how military service can help you become a U.S. citizen faster, the eligibility rules, benefits, and step-by-step application process....

Average USCIS processing times for immigration forms and petitions in 2025....

All Green Card holders or non U.S. Permanent Residents are authorized to live and work permanently in United States. Most foreign nationals obtain their Green Cards either through employment, marriage or the Green Card lottery program....

A U.S. citizen or permanent resident uses Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to obtain a Green Card for their family members to live and work in the U.S. There are several steps to follow when...

On February 11, 2011, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin issuing employment and travel authorization on a single card for applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust...

A complete guide to understanding eligibility, benefits, pathways, and the naturalization process in the United States...

Primary applicant Documentation Other  Documentation Employer Documentation See Also: Check the complete guide on how to file Form I-140 EB-1, Outstanding Professor or Researcher See Also: How to Get a Green Card Through Employment EB-1 Substantiating...