An asylum seeker is someone who flees their home country to seek safety in another country because they fear persecution from their home country. When the United States provides a person with protection from deportation or removal back to their home country, they have...
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How can I help my non-resident child become a U.S. citizen?
If you are an immigrant who has become a citizen of the United States, it is natural if you wonder how to make a son or daughter a citizen as well. While some families bring their children to the U.S., your child may still live in another country. If so, the U.S....
Is it hard to work in a new country?
Pending approval of your United States employment visa, you might anticipate what it will be like to work in a new country. A different culture, differing beliefs, technological advances and other factors could interfere with your ability to perform your best. Knowing...
What should I bring to an asylum interview?
Seeking asylum in the United States may help you escape persecution in your home country. Completing an asylum interview is an important part of the asylum process. Keep in mind that the USCIS will require you to bring certain documents and even individuals to the...
Is a U Visa the right option for you?
Becoming a lawful resident of the United States can be a difficult process for immigrants. If you are also a victim of workplace abuse, you might feel that trying to escape the situation will harm your citizenship application. The U visa is an option for non-citizens...
Why are false claims of U.S. citizenship so dangerous?
If you are an immigrant, a non-immigrant visa holder or someone who does not have any valid immigration status, you may find the immigration laws of the U.S. to be somewhat confusing. Still, it benefits you to know exactly what status you have at all times. It also...
What are the steps to naturalization?
Becoming a naturalized citizen of the U.S. is a process that includes many steps. You must understand these steps and what they entail to ensure you can navigate them with ease. A better understanding also improves the chance of a successful application. Each person's...
How can you bring your children to the U.S.?
After arriving in the U.S., most immigrants want their children to have the same chance at a new life. If you want your children to come to the U.S., you may be able to petition for them to enter the country. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,...
Why would a permanent U.S. resident face deportation?
Immigrants often believe that once they set foot in the country, their lives will change for the better. Though dreams are often realized here, there is still a host of reasons the government can deport green cardholders. As a non-citizen resident of the United...
What if you fail the English or Civics naturalization tests?
When you wish to become a U.S. citizen through the process of naturalization so that you may live in Georgia on a permanent basis, you must take part in a multi-step naturalization process. Part of this process involves taking two tests: an English test and a Civics...