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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President Donald Trump has used his executive authority to issue a travel ban on a few majority-Muslim countries. The executive order targets countries that were identified by the Obama administration as “countries of concern.” This decision has affected nonimmigrant visa holders and also some green card holders. Many are now stranded abroad, unable to travel
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Forms I-551 and I-90 both serve as green card applications, but understanding the differences between them helps permanent resident applicants achieve a smooth process. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers green cards through a couple of different application formats. Forms I-551 and I-90 both serve as green card applications, but understanding the differences between
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In an attempt to keep “radical Islamic terrorists” out of the U.S., President Donald Trump has issued an executive order barring people from seven majority-Muslim countries, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen from getting visas and coming to the U.S. The ban will stop nationals of these countries from coming to the U.S.
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What should I do with my Green Card? A permanent resident card, commonly known as a green card, is an identification document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These cards are for foreign nationals who obtain legal permanent resident status in the U.S. USCIS issues these cards to permanent residents as an evidence
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How can you tell if you are a conditional resident? You can make out whether you are a conditional permanent resident or a legal permanent resident through your permanent resident card, which is well known as a green card. If you are a conditional resident, your green card will be valid only for two years.
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As a U.S. citizen, how do I apply for a green card for my brother or sister? Only a U.S. citizen can sponsor a brother or a sister. Your brothers and sisters will fall into the family based fourth preference (F4) category. You will have to file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your brother
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What is the most common type of immigration scam related to job offers? One of the most common types of job related immigration scams is where scammers ask you to pay money to receive a job offer, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If you receive an email asking you to come to
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Will I be deported if I falsely claim to be a U.S. citizen? You may be placed in removal proceedings if you are really not a U.S. citizen but claim to be one in order to obtain government benefits or other benefits that are meant only for U.S. citizens. Following are some false claims to U.S.
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Can I Study in the U.S. With a Visitor Visa? The primary purpose of a B-2 visitor visa is tourism. If you wish to study in the U.S., you must apply for F or M student visas. According to the U.S. Department of State, a B nonimmigrant visa holder will be permitted to take a
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