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Immigrating to the United States when you marry a US citizen
When someone marries a United States citizen or a United States green card holder (permanent resident) they are eligible to be sponsored by that citizen or permanent resident for a green card of their own. There are multiple ways of doing this, but no matter which way you do so you need to be aware […]
Immigrating to the US when you marry a US citizen
Did you know that when a United States citizen or United States permanent resident marries a foreign national, the United States citizen or permanent resident can sponsor that foreign national for a green card? This method of immigration is called spousal sponsorship, as the United States citizen or permanent resident sponsors the foreign national to […]
United States Propose Green Cards for International Students in Certain Programs
A group of United States senators have unveiled a plan to grant United States green cards to foreign students who complete postgraduate degrees in either engineering, math or science at an American University. The bill is expected to be a huge bonus for Indian students, who are obtaining student visas in record numbers in those […]
US Green Card Approved for Canadian Happy Family
Hi Laura and Fadi. Myself and Shawn both just wanted to thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts for helping bring our family together when we so need it the most. We’ve been separated on and off due to our paperwork, since we met and fell in love in may 2011 and are […]
Tips for Taking the US Naturalization Test
Passing the naturalization test is a must if you want to become a US citizen. This is probably the most important step in the naturalization process, and there is no way you can take the Oath of Allegiance without it. Nonetheless, if you do not know much about this test, here are the most important […]
Happy 4th of July 2012: America Welcomes New US Citizens
To celebrate America’s 236th Independence Day, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will welcome more than 4,000 new citizens during special naturalization ceremonies from June 28 through July 10 across the country. Once these 4,000 people take their Oath of Allegiance and become U.S. citizens, they will encompass all the rights and responsibilities of US […]
How to Apply for a Returning Resident Visa
If you are a US permanent resident or Green Card holder who has been absent from the United States for more than one year or over the validity period of a re-entry permit, you will be required to apply for a returning resident visa. A returning resident visa, also known as SB-1, will be issued […]
What Are the Affidavit of Support Requirements for Green Cards?
Often we get this question: “If I want to apply for a Green card, what are the Affidavit of Support Requirements?” The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally requires a petitioner to file an Affidavit of Support, which ensures that the intending immigrant has a sufficient financial source and will not be a public […]
How do I sponsor a worker for a US Green Card?
If you are a prospective employer of a foreign national whom you want to sponsor to become a US permanent resident on the basis of a permanent job offer, you must carefully examine the multifarious process involved. Before you proceed to the first step you need to ascertain whether your prospective employee will meet any […]
Family Based Green Card: Where do I begin to Sponsor my Relative?
Based from the large quantity of applications received by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCSIS) in some countries, family based petitions have become one of the most sought after methods in bringing a relative into the United States. In certain countries like China, Philippines, and Mexico, the period of waiting could be very […]
Bar for Overstay in the US Rules may Change for Spouses and Children of US Citizens
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposal that would change the application procedures for the spouses and children of U.S. citizens who are eligible for a US Green Card. The proposed rules would enable families to remain together during the process. Under the rules, as they are now, people who quality for US […]
