After you have lived in the United States for a few years as a lawful permanent resident, you may decide that you want to stay forever. In fact, you want to vote or maybe run for political office. Your time in the United States has made you feel a bond to the country,...
Tips for having a successful U.S. immigration interview
Applying for a visa, becoming a permanent resident or naturalizing to become a United States citizen are all processes that typically require an interview. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts one-on-one interviews with prospective...
What is the process for becoming a U.S. citizen?
If you are interested in coming to the United States or have been living in the United States and would like to move forward with seeking citizenship, there is a specific pathway for you to take to do so. Once you verify your current status and know the next steps to...
3 requirements you must meet to obtain a fiancé(e) visa
Finding someone with whom you want to spend the rest of your life is invaluable. Love knows no boundaries, so you could easily fall in love with someone you met on a business trip or someone that you connected with online initially. While the heart does not...
Immigrating to the United States as an athlete
If you are an international athlete, you may want to immigrate to the United States to broaden your horizons and gain better opportunities as well as specialized training. Depending on your situation and your needs, you may be able to get the right visa so that you...
The steps to adjust your status to become a Green Card holder
Having a Green Card makes you a permanent resident of the United States. You can legally stay in the country without any requirement to leave or to renew a visa. There are certain rights that you still don't have, including the right to vote and to hold public office....
Looking for love in far-off places: What you need to know about fiancé visas
Shows like “90 Day Fiancé” and others have allowed people to take a casual peek into what goes on in the world of international romance. While most people realize that it takes a bit of work to get a “fiancé visa,” they still don’t know the details. If you’re...
Just how difficult is it to get U.S. citizenship?
Getting citizenship can be tough. There are only two real ways that a person can become a citizen in the USA. The first is to be born in the U.S. or to acquire citizenship by being born to an American citizen. The second is to go through the naturalization process....
Could undocumented workers become citizens in just 8 years?
Going from an immigrant to a citizen isn't easy. There's an extensive background check, and applicants must pass a test. Immigrants often face difficult hurdles, like policies that target undocumented immigrants. Countless people contributing to the American economy...
Proposed rule has many changes for international students
International students wishing to study in California may face additional hurdles if a proposed rule goes into effect. The Department of Homeland Security says that the regulation would weed out students who are progressing slowly through their academic programs, but...