ImmigrationDirect Blog: Your Trusted Source for US Immigration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now assists low-income naturalization applicants with a reduced application fee of $320 plus an $85 biometric services fee. The discounted rate applies to qualified applicants with a demonstrated need for...

Are you in the United States because you went through the steps to obtain your green card? Or, are you a spouse of a green card holder that is interested in coming to the United States?...

There are many paths to citizenship in the United States, and one of those paths goes through services in the U.S. armed forces. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), people born in other countries can...

United States citizenship can bring many benefits to the beholder. Once you have obtained citizenship, you can not lose your status unless you procured your citizenship through fraud. While permanent residents in the United States do...

When applying for citizenship, having a valid green card on hand will certainly make the process run more smoothly. An expiring, expired, or lost green card could cause unwanted problems during the naturalization process. U.S. immigration...

If you want to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship, you may file Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship with the USCIS. However, if you lost your Citizenship/Naturalization Certificate then Form N-600 cannot be filed....

If you are preparing for the marriage based Green Card interview, there are helpful resources available online including this article. These will make a complicated interview process simpler. Attending an interview is the most important part...

Updated May 23, 2023 What Is Form I-130 & Its Use? Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is a document used by U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and permanent residents to sponsor their family members living abroad...