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US Immigration and Tax
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
US citizens are not the only ones who have to file tax returns. Certain US immigrants and residents may also have to file, depending on their immigration status in the US.
To figure out if ...
Getting a Green Card Through Marriage
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
A citizen of United States marrying foreign-born persons and petitioning for them to obtain permanent residence in the U.S is very common. Per immigration laws, spouses of U.S. citizens are considered "immediate relatives" and therefore ...
Good Moral Character in the Naturalization Process
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
To be eligible for naturalization, it is extremely important that you be a person of good moral character. An individual is not considered to be of "good moral character" if he/she commits certain crimes during ...
The US Citizenship Application Fee
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
The U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that manages the entire immigration process in the United States.
While applying for a visa or green card, certain petitions/applications have to be filed either ...
What Does The USCIS (Formerly the INS) Do?
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency that manages lawful immigration to the US. The USCIS is a component of the Department of Homeland Security.
On March 1, 2003, U.S. Citizenship and ...
US Immigration Statistics
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
The United States allowed more legal immigrants from 1991 to 2000, between ten and eleven million, than in any previous decade. By comparison, the highest previous decade was the 1900s, when 8.8 million people arrived, ...
Things to Consider Before Becoming a US Citizen
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Citizenship is the highest status in the US and hence immigration laws strictly limit the number of per-sons becoming a US citizen. Not everyone who wants to become a US citizen qualifies for the same. ...
Citizenship Through Parents' Status
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Through a 'jus sanguinis' policy, one is conferred citizenship based on ancestry or ethnicity, and is more related to the concept that is common in Europe. Children whose parent(s) are US citizens can claim citizenship ...
All About INS
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly the INS) is the official government agency that manages the entire immigration related matters in the United States.
The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) were earlier ...
When Does One Become Eligible to Apply for Citizenship?
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
You can become a citizen of the United States either by birth or through naturalization. If you were born in the US, you become a US citizen automatically. You also can claim citizenship if you ...
What Is Citizenship?
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
US Citizenship
To qualify for American citizenship, you should be at least 18 years or older and a permanent resident (Green Card holder). You have to be a permanent resident for five years to be ...
US Citizenship Form N-400
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Want to become a US citizen and enjoy the advantages? As a US citizen, you have the right to vote in the US federal elections. You can petition your family members for permanent stay in ...
Are All Immigrants Eligible for US Citizenship?
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
The lawful status of persons immigrating to the US varies according to the category through which they entered the US. You can use the non-immigrant visa if your stay in the US is temporary and ...
The US Citizenship Test Process
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
During the US citizenship test and interview, a USCIS Official will ask you questions about your application package and background. To be eligible for citizenship, applicants should take the US citizenship test which comprises of ...
Can a Child Claim Citizenship Based on Parents' Status?
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Very few are aware of the fact that children born outside the US to US citizen parents can claim US citizenship through their parents' status if they meet certain requirements. This also depends on the ...
How to Immigrate to the US
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Why immigrate to the US?
Immigration can be defined as entering and staying in a country to which you are not a native. The United States of America, the land of immigrants and opportunities enjoys ...
US Citizenship Application (N-400)
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Getting US citizenship is not only a privilege but also allows enjoying the rights that are part of US citizenship. An individual can become a U.S. Citizen either through birth in the United States or ...
How to Get US Citizenship for a Foreign Spouse
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Are you a US citizen wishing to have a lasting marriage and staying with your spouse for the rest of your life? It can be possible if you get the US citizenship for your foreign ...
K1 visa Vs Form I 130
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Most people who wish to help their fiance(e) immigrate to US have a doubt on what form to file, whether K1 visa or Form I 130. It depends on the the length of the relationship, ...
Employment Based Green Card
By Paul Anderson · 13 years ago
Permanent Residents or Green Card holders are authorized to live and work permanently in the United States. United States offers green cards to people in various ways and one of them is the employment based ...