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We have come across a lot of inspiring stories of immigrants. Here are the stories of three famous immigrant Americans that would likely inspire you. Monique Truong, Novelist Monique Truong, a Vietnamese-American writer, came to the U.S. along with her mother as a refugee of the Vietnam War. She came here when she was six […]

Many don’t wish to leave their pets alone at home when they plan their summer trip. But they leave their pets behind as they believe that traveling with pets involves a lengthy process, which is wrong. If you are planning a trip with your family this summer, you can now take your furry friend also

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio shared the story of his family’s immigration to the U.S. while addressing a gathering at Miami’s Freedom Tower. The tower was a processing center for Cuban refugees seeking political asylum from Fidel Castro’s regime, between 1962 and 1974. It still remains a symbol of hope freedom and democracy to the Cuban

An earthquake struck Nepal, the Himalayan nation, on April 25, 2015 killing more than 7000 and injuring more than 15000 people. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers immigration relief measures for those affected by natural catastrophes. USCIS has now announced certain relief measures for the nationals of Nepal who are affected by the earthquake.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum is updating the U.S. immigration story. Though immigration is an unending story, the immigration story at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum ends in 1954. That was when the immigration processing and detention station at Ellis Island was closed. However, the museum will soon open two new galleries that would complete the

According to Jose Antonio Vargas, an immigrant rights activist and award-winning journalist, undocumented immigrants living here get very little in return though they contribute a lot to the country. He said that they are neighbors and friends to Americans. They own businesses and work here as child care providers, landscapers etc. Many come here from

President Obama has announced that the L-1B visa process will be streamlined in order to attract more foreign workers. The new process will make it easier for the U.S. companies to hire foreign workers. The President stated that his administration’s L-1B reform will attract foreign investment, at the SelectUSA Summit in Washington DC. The L-1B

The application process for American citizenship is a bit complex. You need to use Form N-400, Application for Naturalization for citizenship. This form must be filed with the required fees and certain supporting documents. Below is a checklist of the supporting documents you will need to send with your citizenship application.   Photocopies of your