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How Long Does it Take to Bring a Spouse to the USA?

If you are a citizen or legal permanent resident who married someone who isn’t a citizen or permanent resident, your spouse will have to apply for a visa or a green card in order to join you in the United ...

Common Civic and Personal Questions Asked During Citizenship Interview

After filing your application for citizenship, your journey to becoming a United States citizen is not over. As with anything involving USCIS, you will have to wait for an extended period of time before completing your journey to naturalization with ...

Complete Checklist of all Items Needed to Submit Form I-485

Form I-485 also known as the “Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status” is a way for individuals who are already residing in the United States to apply for a green card without needing to return to the home ...

Writing an Immigration Letter of Recommendation for a Family Member

When an individual is facing deportation, they often will submit a letter to the immigration officer or judge overseeing their case. This letter helps the individual facing deportation to prove things such a hardship or residency, as well as it ...

How to Receive a NAFTA Certificate of Origin

The North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) is a trilateral agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico which effectively removes tariff barriers and subsequently allows for the free trade of goods from one country to another. Thanks to NAFTA each ...

How Long After the Citizenship Interview is the Oath Ceremony?

Passing your citizenship interview may feel like the defining moment in your journey toward naturalization, but it’s not the final step. You’re not a US citizen until you receive your naturalization certificate, and you won’t receive your certificate until you attend ...

I Renewed My Green Card and Haven’t Received It

Processing times can vary from case to case, but it generally takes USCIS 4 – 9 months to process a green card renewal application. On average, most applicants receive their green cards within 7 months of filing. During that time, ...

Can a Naturalized US Citizen Be Deported?

A US Citizen—whether he or she is born in the United States or a naturalized citizen—cannot be deported from the United States. After all, the United States is their home country, so it wouldn’t make sense to deport them to ...

Qualifying Crimes for U Visa

Under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA), victims of qualifying crimes can travel to the United States to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity. Participants in this program receive ...

Class of Admission for a Spouse of US Citizen

When a US citizen marries a foreign national, the first step in the path towards a green card is Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This form allows US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to recognize your marriage and grant ...

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