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Applying for U.S. citizenship is a process that takes quite some time to get through. To being the process you must first determine your eligibility to file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. The process ends with the naturalization ceremony. Below we explain how much you can expect to spend on the naturalization fee. Intro on […]

It’s through the process of naturalization that a non-U.S. citizen is able to obtain U.S. citizenship. In general, you must first be a permanent resident (green card holder) for a certain period of time before becoming eligible to file the U.S. citizenship form: Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Intro on U.S. citizenship If you were

Every year thousands of people from all over the world apply to become permanent residents (green card holders). It’s a highly coveted status because it allows you to live and work in the U.S. legally and permanently. And it’s a status that doesn’t expire for you once you’ve been approved. According to a recent report

Though the U.S. constitution and laws protect anyone living in the U.S., there are many benefits and rights that are reserved exclusively to U.S. citizens. To be able to take advantage of all the benefits, it’s important to have proof of your U.S. citizenship. What Documents Prove U.S. Citizenship? The documents that you can use

Thousands of people gain legal permanent resident status in the U.S. every year. Once approved for LPR status, their proof of status becomes the permanent resident card, also known as a green card. Most green card holders receive a green card that is valid for 10 years. Some, however, receive a green card valid for

A resident alien card generally referred to as a green card, shows that a person is authorized to live and work in the U.S. permanently. The card is issued to people from other countries (foreign nationals) who have been approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for permanent residency through a family

Having a valid permanent resident card (green card) is a convenient way to prove your authorization to live and work in the U.S. legally. For example, all an employer really needs to see from you to know that you’ve got the permission to work is your green card. However, having a green card is important

The U.S. citizenship test is one of the last steps of the naturalization process. You should prepare yourself for it with the right U.S. citizenship test prep tool, such as our U.S. citizenship test DVD. When do you take the U.S. Citizenship Test? Once you file your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization and have gone

Obtaining U.S. citizenship through marriage starts off the same way most paths to naturalization start: by first getting a green card. Get a Green Card Through Marriage Once you and your U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (green card holder) spouse have married, he or she should sponsor you for a green card. The process

An EAD serves as an official identification document of the U.S. and as physical proof that you are allowed to work in the country for a specific period of time. The EAD has your picture and fingerprint as well as some immigration identification numbers such as your USCIS number and the visa category under which