Popular Articles
Popular Articles
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Can You Get a U.S. Green Card? Eligibility Quiz
An introduction to whether you might be eligible for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence) based on family, employment, or other categories.
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Steps to Become an American Citizen
How to get U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process, step by step.
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When You Really Need an Immigration Lawyer
What to expect when first seeking an attorney to represent you in an immigration matter.
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Who Can Get a Green Card Through Adjustment of Status?
Learn about who is eligible to get a green card through the procedure of adjusting status from within the U.S.
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What Does a U.S. Green Card Get You?
A "green card" is just an identification card given to people who've been granted permanent resident status in the United States.
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Working Outside the U.S. With a Green Card
If you have a green card and are going to work outside of the U.S., learn how to avoid abandoning your permanent residence, or disrupting your eligibility to become a U.S. citizen.
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Who Can a Citizen Help to Immigrate to the U.S.?
Native-born and naturalized U.S. citizens can help a number of family members immigrate permanently (get a green card) to the United States.
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Obtaining Permanent Residency (Green Card) Through Marriage
Here's an overview of the process to get permanent residence through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
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Best Types of Jobs to Get an Employment-Based Green Card
Getting permanent resident status (a green card) in the U.S. is not easy, but certain types of employment might open the door for immigrants.
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Tips for Finding a Sponsor Employer for a Temporary U.S. Work Visa
Learn about the types of visas available and the nature of the jobs before you go out looking for a sponsor.
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What If You Lose Your Job While Your Green Card Is Processing?
If your employment-based green card application is in process and you lose your job, you might have options to continue with the process rather than starting over.
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When and Why Your U.S. Visa Would Be Cancelled
Your visa can be cancelled or revoked at any time, for a number of reasons. Here are the most common.
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Is It Harder to Get a U.S. Visa Coming From Certain Countries?
Wide variation exists in the rates at which people in different countries are granted nonimmigrant visas to visit, study, or work in the United States.
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How to Get a B-1 or B-2 Visitor Visa
Temporary visitors to the United States usually need to obtain an entry visa, and the B visas are most common. Here is an overview on the process to obtain one.
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Applying for a U.S. Student Visa While on a Tourist Visa
Learn about the tricky legal issues you might encounter if you'd like to stay in the U.S. to study after having entered on a B-2 tourist visa.
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Can I Change My Status From J-1 Visa to F-1 Visa?
If you are an exchange visitor and you would like to stay in the U.S. to study, you may be able to get an F-1 student visa. Here are the legal issues to consider.
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Overstayed on a Student Visa: Options to Stay in the U.S.
If you've overstayed an F-1 or J-1 student visa, you have a few options to stay in or return to - the U.S.
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Steps to Become an American Citizen
How to get U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process, step by step.
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U.S. Permanent Resident vs. U.S. Citizen: What's the Difference?
If you've been a green card holder long enough, you can become a U.S. citizen. What are the benefits?
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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 - assuming you qualify to immigrate from one country to the other.
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Overview of Deportation/Removal Laws
When, why, and how the U.S. can deport (remove) people and return them to their home countries.
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Reentry to the U.S. After Removal (Deportation)
Find out when and how someone can apply for a U.S. visa or green card, and return to the U.S., even after having been deported or removed.
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Legal Reasons a U.S. Immigrant May Be Deported
The U.S. immigration laws contain numerous grounds upon which non-citizens, including green card holders, may be deported back to their country of origin.
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How an Undocumented Immigrant Can Get Asylum in the U.S.
Learn about the asylum application process for an undocumented (illegal) immigrant.
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Asylee vs. Refugee: Application & Procedural Differences
Asylees and refugees both seek the same thing: asylum in the United States. However, the procedure to apply is slightly different for each.
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Who Is Eligible for Asylum or Refugee Protection in the U.S.?
Learn the basic criteria concerning fear of persecution in your home country, and how it might lead to asylum or refugee protection.
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What Do Immigration Lawyers Do?
Depending on the case, whether it is a visa or green card application, employment/labor certification, or deportation or other court hearings, immigration lawyers provide invaluable services.
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Is an Immigration Lawyer Worth the Cost?
Hiring an attorney means adding legal fees to your immigration case, but often, avoiding mistakes can save money and time down the road - and prevent visa denials and even removal from the U.S.
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How to Find an Excellent Immigration Lawyer Near Me
Red flags indicating that your lawyer is not going to serve your interests well.