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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What are the 2 types of family-based immigrant visas?
As someone who lives in Georgia as either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may wish to bring a loved one who lives in another country to the United States to live with you. Your loved one needs to get an immigrant visa before he or she may do so, and...
Does your situation make you eligible for a fiancé visa?
As a Georgia resident who is in a romantic relationship with someone born in another nation, you may wish to bring your fiancé to the United States so that the two of you may marry and start your lives together. The first step in doing so involves securing a K-1...
3 missteps that could jeopardize your green card
When you were born in another nation but wish to live in Georgia or another part of the United States on a permanent basis, part of the process involves securing a green card, which grants you lawful permanent resident status. However, certain actions have the...
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....
What if the USCIS cancels an interview?
Unfortunately, even after months of waiting, it is possible for the USCIS to cancel an interview for a green card. What do you do in this case? Why will the USCIS cancel an interview in the first place, and how can you take this information with you into the future?...
What are the three reasons for getting a green card?
America is an enviable nation, brimming with culture and opportunity. These factors motivate people around the globe to become United States citizens. To live within its borders, immigrants must obtain a green card. Three eligibility rationales exist for applicants to...
Qualities universities look for in an international student
To benefit from a student visa to the United States, an authorized university or institution must accept your application. That may seem daunting, especially if you face hurdles such as language barriers or cultural expectations. With the right preparation, though,...
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...