You will become a US citizen only after you take the oath of Allegiance and until then you will be a permanent resident. Even if you are done with your naturalization interview, you will only be a permanent resident until your receive your naturalization certificate. Hence, you can travel abroad as a Green Card holder, […]
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Do U.S. citizens and green card holders need to present their passport to travel to U.S. territories? No. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents need not present their passports or their green cards to travel between the U.S. and its territories like Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced certain measures against H-1B visa fraud. Startling warnings have been issued to companies that look to bring in foreign workers through the H-1B visa program, one of the most prominent guest-worker programs. Such U.S. companies have been directed to first look for American workers to fill those
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How Long Will It Take for My Husband or Wife to Get a Green Card? The wait time depends on different factors. The processing time will depend on the country in which your husband or wife resides and on whether you are a U.S. citizen or a green card holder. To begin the process, you
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If you want to apply for U.S. citizenship, green card renewal or for some other immigration benefit with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you will have to file the appropriate form with the right fee and supporting documents. The most important thing you will have to do is to fill out the form
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As a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., can I leave the U.S. multiple times and return? As a lawful permanent resident, you can leave the U.S. multiple times and re-enter. You will be allowed to do so only if your intention is not to abandon the U.S. and stay outside of the U.S. If
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U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order banning people from six Majority-Muslim countries from coming to the U.S. for a 90 day period. Iraq is now not on the list of banned countries but the other six countries, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Libya and Iran are still on the list of banned
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Will deferred action status provide a path to U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status? Obtaining deferred action status does not mean that the individual has received some form of legal status in the U.S. This status will not confer permanent resident status or U.S. citizenship on the holder. Deferred action is a form of prosecutorial
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How Do I Apply for a Green Card After Marriage to a U.S. Citizen? Irrespective of whether you are in the U.S. or abroad, you can apply for a green card based on marriage if you are married to a U.S. citizen. These are the two forms that must be filed if you are in
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This year, Presidents’ Day falls on February 20. This day gives everyone a chance to honor the birth of George Washington, America’s first president. This day also honors all the other presidents who have served the country. Here are some ways through which you can celebrate and honor Presidents’ Day. Prepare for Citizenship Though there
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