What Is the Public Charge Rule?
How do immigration officials predict someone's future financial situation when making visa decisions?
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Green Card Application Process After Winning the DV Lottery
The first big question is, where should you file your green card application? At a USCIS office in the United States or at a U.S. consulate outside of the United States?
Getting Dual Citizenship in the United States and Canada
U.S. and Canadian immigration laws allow you to become a citizen of both countries, simultaneously - but you might need to qualify to immigrate from one country to the other.
Can the Child of an Undocumented Immigrant Become a U.S. Citizen?
Children of undocumented (illegal) immigrants who were born in the United States become U.S. citizens automatically.
Appeals Process After a Denied Asylum Application
An overview of the administrative and court appeals available to you after an asylum denial.
Updated 06/29/2026