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Our country’s independence from England was declared more than 200 years ago by our Founding Fathers. Natural-born citizens and those who naturalize as U.S. citizens swear to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S. Every year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts special naturalization ceremonies around Independence Day and give an […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that individuals requesting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), must remember to submit two passport-style photographs along with their applications. This applies to both deferred action renewals and initial requests. Photos they submit must be in color and taken within 30 days before filing their requests. be

Independence Day is a great time to get together with family and friends to enjoy the summer sun and have fun. Fourth of July in the U.S. means fireworks, hot dogs, picnics, beaches and other events. This holiday is one of the favorites of Americans. There isn’t much time left before the holiday but that

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) teamed up with local immigration reform and labor groups to encourage legal permanent residents to apply for U.S. citizenship. The workshop is for legal residents who are eligible for citizenship and undocumented immigrants eligible for deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

While immigration reform takes center stage on the political front, immigrants have been garnering attention in the sports fields as well. The world at present is united in football fever. U.S. is a part of this fever, not only as a participating team but also because of the composition of its members. Though there has

People who have filed immigration or naturalization forms with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), can make use of the InfoPass to inquire about their immigration cases. USCIS allows the customers to check the status of their cases online. In case the applicants have urgent needs or questions about their pending cases, they can schedule

B-1 visas are non-immigrant U.S. visas meant for those coming to the U.S. for business purposes. Foreigners can enter the U.S. for business activities like conferences, meetings, negotiations and consultations on these visas. B-1 visas are for temporary visitors and they are not allowed to work here. Those looking to work here must obtain visas

Green card holders who meet certain requirements can apply for U.S. citizenship but there are certain things that will make them ineligible for citizenship in the U.S. Once they file their Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review their criminal and immigration history. The naturalization application will include questions