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Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply for U.S. Citizenship? No, you don’t need a lawyer to help you file your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. If you are able to understand and answer all questions on the form, you can complete the form without help. However, some applicants choose to consult with an attorney […]

If you have plans to apply for a U.S. visa in the near future, get ready to provide information on your social media accounts. The Trump administration is taking all possible steps to tighten visa rules. Now, the administration has unveiled a questionnaire that asks visa applicants for information on their social media accounts.  The

A lot of people are unaware of the difference between the visa expiration date and the date of expiration of their authorized period of stay. To travel to the U.S. you must hold a passport and a valid U.S visa. You need to get the right type of visa based on the purpose of your

Employment-based H-1B visas are nonimmigrant visas that allow foreigners to work in the U.S. for up to six years. This program is meant for highly-skilled foreign workers like engineers, scientists, computer programmers, etc. But U.S. companies are using this work visa program to bring in cheap labor, undercutting American workers. To put an end to

What is the USCIS Lockbox Facility? Lockbox facilities allow the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to receive forms quickly and process payments efficiently and securely. All USCIS applications and immigration forms come with form filing instructions that will have the address of the lockbox facility to which you will need to send your application.

Where Can I Find My Alien Registration Number? You can find your Alien Registration Number on your permanent resident card (green card) and on other immigration documents like the Employment Authorization Document (work permit) or on Form I-797, Notice of Action.  Alien Registration Numbers, also known as A-numbers and USCIS numbers, are identification numbers assigned

Renew Your Green Card or Apply for Naturalization? Per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (formerly the INS), if your permanent resident card (Green Card) has less than six months of remaining validity, you must renew your Green Card prior to filing an application for naturalization (Form N-400). You must submit a photocopy of

If you have applied for US citizenship through the naturalization process, you will have to start preparing for the US citizenship test as soon as you file your petition. That is because, the US citizenship test, is one of the most important steps in the naturalization process and people who do not get through the