When is the right time to apply for U.S. Citizenship to vote in the 2016 presidential election? If you want your voice to be heard and vote in the 2016 presidential election, the time for you to apply for U.S. citizenship is now! While some U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices take around […]
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North Carolina, rich in scenic beauty and in history, was named in honor of King Charles I and King Charles II of England. Here are few quick facts about North Carolina State capital – Raleigh State motto of North Carolina – Esse quam videri (To be rather than to seem) State song – “The Old North State” Nick
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April 1, 2016 will mark the start of the most anticipated FY 2017 H-1B visa cap season. Successful H-1B beneficiaries will be eligible to start working in the U.S. on October 1, 2016. H-1B visas are meant for skilled foreign workers specialized in science, engineering, computer programming and other speciality occupation fields. Every year, 65,000 H-1B visas are issued to
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Can I reschedule or cancel my USCIS appointment if I feel sick? Yes, you can. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows applicants to cancel or reschedule their appointments in order to ensure safety of the agency’s customers and employees. If you have any illness, you will be allowed to cancel or reschedule your immigration
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There are not many options for foreign nationals to obtain legal status in the U.S. Those desperately looking to obtain legal status in the U.S., rely on marriage fraud to get into the U.S. and get a green card. However, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) authorities who are aware of marriage fraud, take all
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New York, home to the Statue of Liberty and other iconic sites, is the fourth most populous and seventh most densely populated American state. Here are few quick facts about News York: State capital – Albany State motto of New York – Excelsior State song – I Love New York Nick names – The Empire
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Who are the American presidents who had foreign born parents? Five American presidents, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, James Buchanan, Chester Arthur and Herbert Hoover had one immigrant parent each. Andrew Jackson is the only American president who grew up with two immigrant parents. President Barack Obama is the seventh American president to have a foreign
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Can Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients travel without advance parole? To travel to a foreign country, a DACA recipient must obtain an advance parole document. DACA recipients need not obtain this travel document if they are traveling to U.S. territories including U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. While traveling to these locations, they need to carry
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What is the difference between a visa and asylum? Visas are for those coming to the U.S. for a specific purpose like tourism, education, business, etc. U.S. visas will let the holders stay here for a limited time period after which they will have to return to their home countries. Asylum, on the other hand
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The U.S. President is not only the head of the government but also the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military. The U.S. will have its new leader in January 2017. Many are eagerly waiting to cast their votes in the November 2016 presidential election. For many new U.S. citizens this will be their first vote. Are you
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