Aspiring citizens should be aware that there is a new citizenship test coming. The Department of Health and Human Services quietly published an announcement in the Federal Register last December that the government would begin conducting trial testin…
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Consumers are especially reluctant, especially in this economy, to spend money for a consultation with an immigration lawyer. It is often just too tempting to call and speak with an attorney’s office that offers free consultations. However, as some…
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A U visa is a special type of immigration status available to victims of certain types of crimes who have suffered mental or physical harm or abuse and have demonstrated that they have assisted (and will continue to) law enforcement and government of…
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USCIS recently implemented important changes to the N-648 that may make the process of applying for citizenship with a Medical Certification for Disability significantly easier. Under current policy, all applicants applying to become naturalized citi…
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There are numerous visa programs that specifically help individuals with marketable job skills enter the country. There are H, L and O visas, among others, that can help someone turn a successful career into an immigration opportunity. Some skilled w…
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It all depends. Technically, the process for applying for US Citizenship is called Naturalization. In general, green card holders who have been permanent residents for at least five years, or in some cases three (if married to and living with a US Ci…
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Historically, it used to be slightly quicker to immigrate to the US as an unmarried child of a US Citizen as opposed to an unmarried child of a lawful permanent resident. However, while green card holders aspire to become US Citizens, they may not be…
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In a startling reversal of policy, USCIS is reverting to an older practice of treating individuals under TPS (Temporary Protected Status) who travel on advance parole as being inspected and admitted upon return for purposes of adjustment of status. T…
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Starting a new relationship is always a challenge, especially if you want it to last forever. When you add another complicating factor, like living in different countries, the whole process can become overwhelming. Most people know that the United St…
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Foreign nationals potentially facing the three- or ten-year unlawful presence bars should be aware of a recent policy change that USCIS is now implementing. Under the new guidance, which became effective June 24, 2022, the government will no longer c…
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