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A refugee or asylee can apply for permanent resident status (Green Card) in the United States after one year of being granted asylum or refugee status. You have to file Form I-485, which registers Permanent Residence and changes the status of asylee to a permanent resident of the US. To qualify for a permanent resident […]
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There are a few things that must be taken in to consideration when thinking about how long it takes to get a U.S. passport. Some people must sign their application in person at a passport agency, such as a city clerk’s office or post office. This will apply to you if you are in the […]
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Working in the United States of America is like a dream come true for a lot of people from all over the world. In spite of having many other options in other countries to work, people tend to choose the U.S. arguably because of its high standard of living, good salaries, huge growth potential, convenient […]
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Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition can be filed if you have lost your original approval notice, Form I-797. If you request an approval notice to be sent to another U.S. Consulate or require an approval notice to be sent to a U.S. Consulate abroad for derivative visas for family […]
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Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a sort of modern-day slavery where in which traffickers tempt persons with fake promises of job offers and a better life style. In the year 2000, the Congress introduced the “T” non immigrant status by passing the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA). It […]
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) offers many benefits to recipients. This program was created to help young people who were brought to the United States by their parents when they were children. The program benefits both those brought to the country unlawfully and those brought here on a valid visa who overstayed. DACA gives […]
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There are several requirements that your green card photo must meet in order to be accepted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The requirements for these photos can be quite strict, so you need to make sure that you carefully read all of the instructions for these photos. Even something as minor […]
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If you were married or had a child before you became a permanent resident and your spouse or child did not accompany you to the United States when you initially entered as a permanent resident, your spouse or child may be eligible to follow-to-join. The follow-to-join benefit allows your spouse and children to obtain status […]
