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If you receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) as a foreign national, this is the first step taken by the U.S. Government in initiating deportation proceedings against you. This will happen following an investigation by the Homeland of Security and can be for any number of...
The U.S. green card allows you to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. However, the green card does have some limitations. For instance, you may be deported if you are convicted of certain crimes. Also, you may not participate in certain civic...
If you have recently acquired a green card, it’s important to remember that it does not give you the same right to travel as gaining United States citizenship will as you don’t get a U.S. passport. In fact, it can restrict your right to travel. A green card is the...
Naturalization is the legal process that converts someone from a permanent resident to a citizen of the United States of America. Those who can pass a criminal background check and who meet specific residency requirements can potentially become United States citizens...
A visa allows someone to legally enter the United States and to live here temporarily. Most visas are eligible for renewal at least once before someone will need to plan to leave the country. Those who abide by certain rules while living in the United States on a visa...
A green card is what makes you a permanent resident of the United States. You can potentially stay in the country for years, maybe even the rest of your life, after you adjust your status. Not everyone is eligible for a green card. There are specific rules that apply...
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,...
A green card does not make you a citizen, but it does allow you to live permanently in the United States. You can then pursue citizenship, if you would like, or you can simply keep your status under the green card for as long as it applies. If you’re looking at the...
An H1-B visa is a good way to come to America if you are going to be working for an employee in the country. Getting your H1-B visa will allow you to stay in the country while you work that specific job with requirements such as having a bachelor’s, master’s or...
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...