Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen, once he or she meets the requirements set by Congress. To be eligible, you must: Be a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 5 years,…
Becoming a Legal Permanent Resident (“LPR”) obtaining a green card is not a legal right, but rather a revocable privilege. This means that you may lose your LPR status. One way that loss occurs is when you abandon your permanent…
There is a misconception by many U.S. legal permanent residents ("LPRs") or green cardholders that they can preserve their permanent residency status if they return to the U.S. for a brief period of time every six months. According to U.S. Customs…
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), created in 1986, permits citizens of 38 countries to travel to the U.S. for stays of up to 90 days without a visa, provided certain requirements are met. In return, those 38 countries allow U.S.…
In our past blog post, How Do I Obtain Asylum in the United States, we explained how you must file your application within one year of your last entry into the United States or present evidence that you qualify for…
In our past blog post, Delays in Processing Affirmative Asylum Applications, we discussed the reasons for the substantial delays in being scheduled for an asylum interview and obtaining a decision post-interview. What can you do if you have an urgent…
Most foreign nationals must report address changes to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within ten days of relocation. The process is simple and free, yet mandatory. To comply, you are required to complete and submit Form AR-11. With…
Generally, if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must obtain an employment authorization document ("EAD") to work in the United States. To request an EAD, you must file an application with the United States Citizenship and…
One way to obtain asylum in the United States is to submit an Affirmative Asylum Application to USCIS. Prior to the year 2014, many affirmative asylum applications were completed within three to six months. In contrast, if you filed an…
Many people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or are in fear of persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. You may obtain asylum in…