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Naturalization is the legal process that allows an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen. Immigrants who meet specific criteria, such as being a green card holder (permanent resident) for 3–5 years or meeting military service requirements, can apply for naturalization. Is Naturalization the Same as Citizenship? Although related, naturalization and citizenship are not exactly the […]

If you’re struggling to pay your green card or naturalization application fees, you may be eligible for a fee waiver or reduction from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This guide will explain how you can qualify for a USCIS fee reduction or waiver, and how to apply. What If I Can’t Afford the Filing

A joint sponsor, financial co-sponsor, is a U.S. citizen or green card holder who agrees to help financially support an immigrant applying for a family-based green card. This becomes necessary when the main sponsor (usually a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) doesn’t meet the required income or assets to support their spouse or family member

The first part of the K-1 fiancé visa process is proving that your U.S. citizen sponsor (fiancé) earns enough to support their foreign-born spouse during their visit to the United States. If you are worried that your income is not adequate to qualify, you can try to get a “joint sponsor” or “co-sponsor” to assist

The K-3 visa is designed to allow the spouse of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States while waiting for their immigrant visa (green card) approval. However, in most cases, applying for a K-3 visa is unnecessary, as there are better alternatives that are more efficient. Below, we’ll explain how the K-3 visa works,

An Alien Registration Number (also known as an A-number, A#, or USCIS number) is a unique identification number assigned to immigrants who are applying for permanent residency (a green card) in the United States. This number is used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to track immigration petitions and forms for each person. It’s

Direct Consular Filing (DCF) is a way for a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to file the first step of the marriage-based green card process (Form I-130) at a U.S. consulate or embassy outside the United States. This process is often faster than filing Form I-130 with the U.S. Citizenship and

Important Update: As of November 15, 2024, a federal judge has ruled against the Biden administration’s expansion of Parole in Place. As a result, USCIS is no longer accepting new Form I-131F applications, nor will they process any pending applications. Any upcoming Application Support Center appointments for Form I-131 F are also canceled, and individuals