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The U.S. citizenship application is long and can be confusing. Don’t worry! Here are answers to the top questions asked about the application. What are the U.S. citizenship requirements? There are seven basic requirements for U.S. citizenship that nearly all applicants must meet. Each requirement is listed below, as well as information about the few […]

If you received your Green Card based on a marriage that was less than two years old when you were granted legal permanent resident status in the U.S., your legal status is permanent. The card issued to you will be valid for just two years and not ten years. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The Green Card number, also known as the document number, is a 13-character number. This number is printed on the back of the Green Card. On the previous versions of the Green Card, this card number was printed on the front of the card. This number can be found on the back of the most

If you were born in the U.S., you are automatically a U.S. citizen. Some are eligible to acquire or derive citizenship from their U.S. citizen parents. Those who are not eligible, can apply for naturalization. The process to naturalize is meant for foreign nationals who seek to become citizens of the U.S. However, one must

Are you a permanent resident of the U.S. and do you have a Green Card? Did you know that one of your responsibilities is to carry a valid green card with you at all times? While the permanent resident status granted to you is permanent; your Green Card, issued as proof of your status, is

Here’s your guide for the employment authorization card, including answers to the six most frequently asked questions: What is an employment authorization card? What is the validity of an employment authorization card? Who can get an employment authorization card? What to do if my employment authorization card has expired? How to apply for renewal of

  There are plenty of reasons to apply to become a U.S. Citizen, not the least of which is enjoying a safe and prosperous life in the United States. Below are three lesser-known benefits of this immigration dream including travel and finances. Travel Benefits of Citizenship Becoming a U.S. citizen means being able to get

If you had recently become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you would have received the latest version of the naturalization certificate with enhanced security features. On 4th June, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began issuing redesigned Naturalization Certificates and Certificates of Citizenship. USCIS wants to make these documents more difficult to counterfeit and this is

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people become new naturalized citizens of the U.S. and begin to enjoy the benefits of their new status. Obtaining a U.S. passport, voting in federal and state elections and bringing family members to live in the U.S. are some of the benefits that are exclusive to U.S. citizens and

Form N-400, Application for Naturalization is the U.S. citizenship application. If you are a citizen of a foreign country and you wish to become an American citizen, you must first become a legal permanent resident of the U.S. If you have had your Green Card for five years, you would likely qualify to apply for