If you’re from a nation currently experiencing conditions preventing your safe return home, you may qualify for a temporary immigration status called Temporary Protected Status, commonly referred to as TPS. To qualify for TPS, a person must come from a country that...
The short answer is no. Non-citizens should be very careful not to vote, even accidentally, to avoid serious consequences. U.S. citizens have many rights and privileges. One of the most important is the right to vote. Information about voting can get confusing, but...
The United States has a population made up of people whose family origins come from many different countries around the world. In some respects, that is what makes this country interesting and exciting. If the United States was not your country of birth but you have...
La entrevista de naturalización de USCIS suele ser rápida (no más de 30 minutos) pero extremadamente importante. Durante la entrevista, un oficial de USCIS le hará preguntas al solicitante sobre su formulario de solicitud y antecedentes. El oficial también...
The USCIS Interview and the Naturalization Test The USCIS naturalization interview is usually quick (no longer than 30 minutes) but extremely important. During the interview, a USCIS officer will ask the applicant questions about their application form and...
Every year many people who reside in a country fraught with war or persecution seek asylum in the U.S. They make the dangerous journey from their country of origin to the U.S. in hopes of being able to live and work legally in the U.S. as refugees. Still, this process...
There are different methods available for people in California to gain legal status to be in and remain in the country. Some deliver temporary status, as with work or school visas. Others are long-term such as permanent resident status. One way that people can receive...
Many individuals who are U.S. citizens have become engaged to marry before moving to this country. A natural consequence of this change in circumstances is the desire to bring the intended spouse to this country so that the couple can be married. The regulations of...
A huge headache for many immigrants living in the United States is the requirement to leave the country in order to renew a visa. Especially for those with families and jobs, this can be especially problematic and complicated. Though, for some, there may be a way to...
Many juveniles come to the United States with their families with hopes of becoming lawful citizens and pursuing their goals and dreams in the country. Unfortunately, sometimes, family circumstances make achieving those goals difficult or impossible. U.S. immigration...