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If you wish to claim an exception to the English and Civics test that is a part of the naturalization process “because of physical or developmental disability or mental impairment” you have to file Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions with the USCIS. If you are capable enough to learn or demonstrate the required […]

You have to file Form I-131 with the USCIS to apply for a re-entry permit, refugee travel document or advance parole travel document, to include parole into the US for humanitarian reasons. Advance Parole is for a person having a pending Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status to Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), and

A bill proposing to eliminate the country-based quota system for EB visas, or employment-based visas, and to adjust the limitations on the family based visas without increasing the total numbers, was introduced on Sep 22, 2011. This bill has been called the, “Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act” (H.R. 3012). A lot would happen if this

Citizens of foreign countries can become lawful residents of America. As a proof of their lawful status, the United States issues them identification documents, called permanent resident cards. These resident cards issued to the lawful residents are commonly known as Green Cards. Permanent residents are eligible for several benefits and the Green Cards issued to

In April 1, 1997, Congress passed a law that punishes people for staying in the US unlawfully, without a legal status. It also includes any stay after a valid visa has expired. Per the law, people were not allowed from coming or returning to the US for three or ten years depending on the length

If you are a spouse of a US citizen, you may be eligible for citizenship. To qualify, you should have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least three years. You should have been living with the same US citizen spouse during such time. In some instances, spouses of US citizens employed overseas

Green card holders applying for citizenship are required to take the citizenship test as part of the naturalization process. On Oct. 1, 2008, the USCIS re-designed the questions and switched to a new bunch of test questions. Citizenship applicants filing on or after October 1, 2008 are required to take the new test. However, the

A lawful permanent resident (green card holder) can live and work in the US permanently. There are different ways through which you can come to the US. It depends on the intention of your visit. Visas and green cards help you come to the US legally. You can enter the US through an through an

As part of the naturalization process, most applicants have to take the citizenship test. It is to test your knowledge in English and US government and history (Civics). In the civics section, you will be tested orally. The USCIS has designed 100 questions for this purpose and the USCIS officer will ask ten questions from