Filing U.S. immigration forms can be a breeze or a thorn depending upon several things, including your individual case. Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card is no exception to that and is one of the top popular forms filed when it comes to immigration forms in the U.S. It is filed by lawful permanent residents …
The highest immigration status in the U.S. is citizenship. So before knowing the process of becoming a citizen, let us take a look at the numerous benefits that come with citizenship. Some of these are: With so many benefits, there are a whole lot of people eager to become a U.S. citizen. So before knowing …
All immigrants of the United States have rights, responsibilities, and benefits when becoming an American citizen. Their rights and responsibilities are limited to those who are only green card holders. Many wish to become citizens because of all the benefits and privileges a U.S. citizenship can bring to themselves, and their families. Some countless opportunities …
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For many foreign-born individuals who immigrate to the United States, living in the country amounts to only the first step toward the greater goal of obtaining citizenship. For these immigrants, filing a U.S. citizenship application means moving another step closer to fulfilling their own version of the American dream. Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship status file …
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has established certain general requirements for immigrants seeking to apply for U.S.Citizenship. Once meeting these requirements, foreign nationals can set out on the journey to becoming a U.S. citizen. Parents seeking citizenship for children under 18 years of age file either Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship or …
As the campaigning for the 2018 midterm elections begins to ramp up, politicians position voter messages around issues like the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, border security and immigration reform. Especially for those with a hefty constituency geared toward immigrant interests, the call to action centers on installing representatives who are ready, willing …
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) hosted a panel discussion in early February centering on current and historic immigration from Mexico as well as U.S. policy approaches. The discussion, “Understanding Immigration: How Can the U.S. Achieve a Fair, Human Policy for Accepting and Integrating Immigrants,” explored the trends, perceptions and realities of Mexican and other …
Legislative leaders in Washington D.C. opt to allow continued ambiguity for immigrant Dreamers as they choose a partisan stance during floor votes on overhaul proposals. The Senate failures come with the March 5 end date for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program just a couple of weeks away. In mid-February, the series of …
In the latest trends reported by the Pew Research Center, the share of Latinos who speak Spanish at home declined over the past decade as the high-school dropout rate within the demographic continues its decline to a new all-time low. The trends reflect fundamental cultural shifts among U.S. Hispanics. Where language is concerned, the number …
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Guidelines for eligible beneficiaries on Form I-130 applications include immediate relatives for both U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs)– green card holders, but only citizens can petition for extended family. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires separate applications for each eligible relative, regardless of a petitioner’s status as a citizen or a green …
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