It is indeed a proud feeling for all those who have successfully got the green cards. They can work and live in the US as long as they want, without having to worry about their legal status. Many green card holders are satisfied with this status and they do not even bother of think of the next step, which is to apply for US citizenship. This may be attributed to the requirements that need to be met, in order to file in for, US citizenship.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
USCIS Case Status Monitoring
In case anyone of you is looking for the reference/resource to get an instant USCIS case status monitoring and checkin through www USCIS gov online. Note that the application receipt number is needed in checking the case status.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Adjustment of Status Application
Adjustment of Status is the process which allows a foreign national who is in the United States on some other non-immigrant status to adjust status to immigrant status. If you seek to adjust your status to immigrant status, you may file the USCIS Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
You may file this form while in the United States and you may not be required to return to your home country to apply for adjustment of status. If you are outside the United States, you may not file for adjustment of status, but you will have to go through Consular Processing to become a permanent resident.
Many foreign nationals become permanent residents by being sponsored by their family members and US employers. Few others become permanent residents by entering into the country as refugees or asylees. Hence, there are a few different ways through which a citizen of a foreign country may become a permanent resident of America.
Based on your particular category, you may be required to file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf. If you seek to become a permanent resident through your relative, the sponsoring family member must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.
If you are sponsored by a US employer, the sponsoring US employer must file Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker, before you file Form I-485 for adjustment of status.
There are certain humanitarian programs that do not require underlying petitions to file an application to adjust status. Based on your particular category, you may concurrently file Form I-485 for adjustment of status at the same time of filing Form I-130 or Form I-140. This concurrent filing process is applicable for the immediate relatives of an American citizen.
Certain other categories of individuals may file concurrently, if visa numbers are available in their categories. However, there are certain categories that require the applicants to first prove that they are eligible to immigrate to the United States by getting the immigrant petition approved. Only after their immigrant visa applications are approved, they will be allowed to file Form I-485 for adjustment of status. Such categories of applicants may not be eligible for filing concurrently.
You may file this form while in the United States and you may not be required to return to your home country to apply for adjustment of status. If you are outside the United States, you may not file for adjustment of status, but you will have to go through Consular Processing to become a permanent resident.
Many foreign nationals become permanent residents by being sponsored by their family members and US employers. Few others become permanent residents by entering into the country as refugees or asylees. Hence, there are a few different ways through which a citizen of a foreign country may become a permanent resident of America.
Based on your particular category, you may be required to file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf. If you seek to become a permanent resident through your relative, the sponsoring family member must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.
If you are sponsored by a US employer, the sponsoring US employer must file Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker, before you file Form I-485 for adjustment of status.
There are certain humanitarian programs that do not require underlying petitions to file an application to adjust status. Based on your particular category, you may concurrently file Form I-485 for adjustment of status at the same time of filing Form I-130 or Form I-140. This concurrent filing process is applicable for the immediate relatives of an American citizen.
Certain other categories of individuals may file concurrently, if visa numbers are available in their categories. However, there are certain categories that require the applicants to first prove that they are eligible to immigrate to the United States by getting the immigrant petition approved. Only after their immigrant visa applications are approved, they will be allowed to file Form I-485 for adjustment of status. Such categories of applicants may not be eligible for filing concurrently.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Grounds on Which U.S. Citizenship May be Denied by USCIS
Holding a Permanent Resident Card or Green Card doesn't necessarily gives assurance to obtain U.S. citizenship. Sometimes the green card holder may not be qualified for citizenship under the US Immigration laws for some reasons.
*English and Civics Tests
The knowledge on English language is mandatory to become a citizen of the United States. Poor knowledge of the English language can cause rejection of citizenship applications.
The citizenship interview and exam is conducted in English but there are some exception.
You may qualify for a waiver if you:
-have been a Green card holder (lawful permanent resident) in the US for the past 20 years and you -are above 50 years of age.
-are 55 years old and you have been a lawful permanent resident in the US for 15 years.
-have a disability which disallows you from taking the test.
*conditions apply
*Good Moral Character
Criminal activity or records from the past might be a a ground of citizenship denial.
However, if the application was denied, it is still possible to re-apply after 5 years, considered as a developing proof of good moral character. Conditions apply on other cases.
In time that your citizenship application is denied, there is a way to appeal the decision by asking for a hearing with a USCIS immigration officer.
*English and Civics Tests
The knowledge on English language is mandatory to become a citizen of the United States. Poor knowledge of the English language can cause rejection of citizenship applications.
The citizenship interview and exam is conducted in English but there are some exception.
You may qualify for a waiver if you:
-have been a Green card holder (lawful permanent resident) in the US for the past 20 years and you -are above 50 years of age.
-are 55 years old and you have been a lawful permanent resident in the US for 15 years.
-have a disability which disallows you from taking the test.
*conditions apply
*Good Moral Character
Criminal activity or records from the past might be a a ground of citizenship denial.
However, if the application was denied, it is still possible to re-apply after 5 years, considered as a developing proof of good moral character. Conditions apply on other cases.
In time that your citizenship application is denied, there is a way to appeal the decision by asking for a hearing with a USCIS immigration officer.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Eligibility requirements for Naturalization Form N400
Here's what you should know:
1. The applicant should have maintained continuous residence in the U.S. for at least five years before filing for N-400.
2. Even if the applicant is not physically present in the U.S. for the number of years specified, he should maintain status as a legal permanent resident, maintaining a U.S. address and paying his or her State and Federal taxes as part of the eligibility requirement while applying for citizenship.
3. If the applicant wants to be abroad for several months, he may file form I-470 (Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes, prior to leaving the U.S. so that they may be able to preserve their status.
4. After being married to a U.S. citizen, the applicants should have stayed continuously for three years before filing the N-400.
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1. The applicant should have maintained continuous residence in the U.S. for at least five years before filing for N-400.
2. Even if the applicant is not physically present in the U.S. for the number of years specified, he should maintain status as a legal permanent resident, maintaining a U.S. address and paying his or her State and Federal taxes as part of the eligibility requirement while applying for citizenship.
3. If the applicant wants to be abroad for several months, he may file form I-470 (Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes, prior to leaving the U.S. so that they may be able to preserve their status.
4. After being married to a U.S. citizen, the applicants should have stayed continuously for three years before filing the N-400.
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