tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23237758477277734852024-02-20T17:46:08.471-08:00U.S. Citizenship and Immigration GuideYour online guide to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Application.alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-56945450756322567482013-07-25T07:05:00.001-07:002013-09-09T06:50:43.640-07:00Immigration News: Young Immigrants Feel Safe Because of the Deferred Action Policy<b>Young Immigrants Achieve Dreams Thanks To <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/deferred-action-DACA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deferred Action</a> Policy </b><br />
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"Nearly 300,000 young adults previously living illegally in the United States have been granted permission to stay and work through the program, one of the most significant shifts in <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">immigration</a> policy in recent decades."<br />
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"I think that deferred action gave us the opportunity to not be scared," said Frida Ulloa, a 24-year old student of Florida International University immigrated from Peru as a teenager.<br />
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<b><i>source: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/17/immigrants-deferred-action_n_3455680.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HuffingtonPost</a></i></b><br />
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<b>image: <a href="http://www.latino.foxnews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Latino Fox News</a></b><br />
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Below are the latest news involving <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/homeland-security.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeland Security</a> Act & Immigration Reform:<br />
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<b>Amnesty, Big Business Lobby Plans Aggressive August Push</b><br />
Pro-amnesty and business lobbies have planned an aggressive campaign during Congress's annual August recess to push House Members into supporting comprehensive <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">immigration</a> reform. (source: Politico, July 18, 2013) <br />
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<i><br />Source: <a href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/2013072232921/us/homeland-security/immigration-reform-news-and-impact-on-us-homeland-security-july-22-2013.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RightSideNews</a></i><br />
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<b><br />Immigration Reform Backers Plan August Campaign To Push For Passage </b><br />
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"Business and religious groups and others with ties to the GOP majority are under pressure to win over lawmakers through tailor-made campaigns from within their districts, involving ministers, local executives and other contacts. Immigration activists, labor leaders and others on the left are making plans for larger-scale mobilizations such as rallies and marches to exert pressure from without."<br />
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<i>Source: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/19/immigration-reform-august_n_3622640.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HuffingtonPost</a></i>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-27960503867875717302013-03-23T00:55:00.001-07:002013-09-09T06:51:53.295-07:00Washington House of Representatives on Dream Act<b>Immigration News: Latest on the <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/dream-act.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dream Act</a> Policy</b><br />
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<i><b>House OKs 'Washington Dream Act'</b></i><br />
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<i>“The Washington House of Representatives has approved a measure giving young illegal immigrants eligibility to state college financial aid.</i><br />
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<i>The House approved the so-called "Washington Dream Act" on a bipartisan 77-20 vote. They amended the bill on the floor to open college aid to all young illegal immigrants."</i></blockquote>
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<a href="http://www.kplu.org/post/house-oks-washington-dream-act" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>KLPU News for Seattle and the Northwest</b> : House OKs 'Washington Dream Act'</a><br />
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<i><b>Other References for Dream Act:</b></i><br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/blog/2010/12/the-dream-act-important-immigration-legislation/?r=cse-organic-none-dream%20act" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The DREAM Act: Important Immigration Legislation </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/immigration-articles/dream-act-application/index.html?r=cse-organic-none-dream%20act" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">What are the Differences Between the DREAM Act and Deferred Action?</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-86163505808007465842013-03-06T07:40:00.002-08:002013-09-09T08:29:57.249-07:00Dual Citizenship Questions and How to Obtain it <strong>What is Dual Citizenship?</strong><br />
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If an individual is a citizen of two different countries, then he is said to hold dual nationality. There are some countries that allow the citizens to be dual nationals and certain countries do not allow dual nationality. The United States is a country which allows its citizens to hold dual citizenship. A foreign national who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States is allowed to become a US citizen, if he satisfies the eligibility requirements for Ciudadania Americana, through naturalization. <br />
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Some people become dual nationals by automatic operation of laws. If a child is born in foreign soil to US citizen parents, the child will be a citizen of the country where it was born and will also be a US citizen. Similarly a child born in the United States, to foreign nationals will automatically become a US citizen, though its parents are not US citizens. Some people become dual nationals by choice as they become US citizens through naturalization though they are citizens of some other country. A person who holds dual citizenship must abide by the laws of both the countries, as both the countries have the right to enforce their laws whenever the individual enters that particular country. <br />
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Though the United States recognizes dual citizenship, there are no specific applications to apply for dual citizenship. If you are a foreign citizen, you may apply for Ciudadania Americana, on satisfying all the eligibility requirements for US citizenship through naturalization. Some foreign nationals are found to become dual nationals through their marriages, as they apply for US citizenship through naturalization after they are granted Green Cards and on meeting the eligibility requirements. The US government does not revoke the nationality of a US citizen who becomes a citizen of some other country. Hence the US law allows its citizens to be dual nationals. If you are a citizen of a foreign country and if you seek to become a US citizen, you may file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, to become a US citizen. By becoming a naturalized US citizen, you may hold dual <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/U-S-Citizenship-application-Form-N-400.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">citizenship</a>.alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-64127713092294667062013-03-01T06:19:00.003-08:002013-09-09T08:30:18.774-07:00The Deferred Action PolicyThe Deferred Action policy <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/deferred-action-DACA/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">I-821D</a>, developed by the Dept. of Homeland security was made for certain indivuduals, who do not intentionally violated the immigration law, to be allowed to continue living and working in the United States.<br />
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An example is those children who were brought into USA illegally and have grown up living in America. The policy can protect them since they are not responsible for what brought them into the country during that period, and the administration decided that it is unreasonable to punish or deport them. Though there are still some guidelines to meet for this policy.<br />
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However, the EAD from Deferred Action is permitting an individual to work for two years - but can be renewed again thru Deferred Action too.<br />
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In case you don't know Deferred Action...<br />
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The Deferred Action is created under Obama Administration that answers some of the issues regarding "undocumented" youth. This policy grants a two-year free of the threat of deportation. <br />
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Source:<br /><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/immigration-articles/ead-form-with-deferred-action/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Immigration Direct - The EAD</a><br />
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alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-91284196043589069652013-02-27T07:06:00.002-08:002013-09-09T08:31:05.022-07:00Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)Did you know that?<br />
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The Immigration and Naturalization Services (<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/immigration-articles/what-is-ins/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">INS</a>) is known today as the United States and Citizenship Immigration Service (USCIS).<br />
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The INS main task was to protect and enforce naturalization and immigration laws in United States.<br />
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To know more about their responsibilities and tasks, check out:<br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/immigration-articles/what-is-ins/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">What is INS?</a> by ImmigrationDirect<br />
alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-23850153877027295282013-02-27T06:04:00.000-08:002013-09-09T08:31:25.112-07:00Access Your Immigration Status thru www.USCIS.govThe <i>United States <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/U-S-Citizenship-application-Form-N-400.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Citizenship</a> and Immigration Services</i> (<b>USCIS</b>) provided some useful online resources for citizens and applicants that wishes to check and monitor their case status.<br /><br />For Case Status Monitoring:<br />Expect a 30-45-day delay between the dates of application or when the petition is filed. In time that the information is available in Case Status Online, it will depend on the volume of applications <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/uscis-forms/uscis-forms.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">USCIS</a> receives.<br /><br />Remember that the 13-character application receipt number found on the application is used for viewing the status of a case.<br /><br />Check out the case status monitoring at <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/uscis/uscis-status.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www uscis gov</a> or you may check out ImmigrationDirect.com<br />alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-39705964762284144932013-02-16T06:10:00.001-08:002013-09-09T08:50:36.817-07:00USCIS Local Offices LocationsLocate the Nearest USCIS Local Offices in your area.<br />
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Here is a link: <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/uscis/uscis-local-office-locations.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>USCIS local office locations</strong></a> that helps you know the closest USCIS within your area or locality.<br />
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If ever there is a need to visit a local office for some <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">immigration</a> related issues, take note that an appointment should be made first. To make an appointment with them, use the USCIS Infopass appointement system.alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-91525043847234422112013-02-14T09:05:00.000-08:002013-10-10T08:35:44.762-07:00Naturalization Certificate Replacement - Form N -65<strong>Form N-565 - </strong><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/Replacement-of-Naturalization-Certificate-Citizenship-Form-N-565.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Naturalization Certificate Replacement</strong></a><br />
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The N-565 Form is the required USCIS form to apply a replacement of Naturalization Certificate or Citizenship Certificate. The Certificate of Citizenship is the document issued by USCIS that serves as the legal proof of being a U.S. citizenship.<br />
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Apllication for a replacement Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate can be requested if the original certificate has been lost, destroyed or stolen. Also, if the certificate's current information is outdated or incorrect (i.e. your name has been legally changed through marriage or divorce).<br />
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<strong>Terms/ Submission Guidelines for Form N-565</strong><br />
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In case the certificate has been destroyed but is still in possession, the applicant must submit the damaged certificate.<br />
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For more info, visit:<br /><a href="http://goo.gl/yML6q" rel="nofollow">http://goo.gl/yML6q</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-73554468665669760412013-02-04T06:21:00.002-08:002013-09-09T08:51:19.455-07:00Form N-565 Naturalization Certificate Replacement<br />
<strong>Form N-565: The Naturalization Certificate Replacement Form</strong><br />
Use the <strong>Form N-565</strong> known as the<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/Replacement-of-Naturalization-Certificate-Citizenship-Form-N-565.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Naturalization Certificate Replacement</strong></a> Form to apply for a replacement of the citizenship certificate. <br />
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It is applied to USCIS in case the original certificate has been lost, destroyed or stolen. <br />
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See full details of application requirements at<br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/Replacement-of-Naturalization-Certificate-Citizenship-Form-N-565.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Immigration Direct - Your guide to US Immigration</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-85414037908747839442013-01-11T10:14:00.001-08:002013-09-09T08:51:40.890-07:00News: Majority of Americans Support Citizenship for UndocumentedBased on the latest survey that was released last December 6 by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, they found out that 57 percent of registered U.S. voters support undocumented immigrants’ right to apply for American <a href="http://immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/U-S-Citizenship-application-Form-N-400.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">citizenship</a>. Similarly, 70 percent of voters reported to the same survey that they felt Deferred Action for "DREAMers," the program that offers a 2-year postponement of deportation to allow young undocumented individuals obtain work permits, is a step in the right direction.<br /><br />Read more:<br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/immigration-news/us-citizenship/majority-of-americans-support-citizenship-for-undocumented/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Majority of Americans Support Citizenship for Undocumented</a><br /><br />alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-84110435161579791562013-01-10T08:30:00.002-08:002013-09-09T08:52:09.776-07:00Homeland Security and Responsibilities<br />
Know the three important Immigration agencies under <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/homeland-security.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Department Homeland Security</a> and their duties:<br />
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<strong>1)</strong> <strong>U.S. </strong><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/index.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Citizenship</strong></a><strong> and Immigration Services (USCIS)</strong><br />
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<strong>2)</strong> <strong>U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)</strong><br />The ICE handles deportation, intelligence and investigatory functions.<br />
<br /><strong>3)</strong> <strong>U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)</strong><br />The CBP handles border patrol duties.<br />
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Full article:<br /><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/homeland-security.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.immigrationdirect.com/homeland-security.jsp</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-38866711041755837252013-01-09T06:32:00.002-08:002013-09-09T08:52:40.367-07:00Immigration Reform News<a href="http://adreamact.com/2013/01/08/immigration-reform-happen-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Immigration Reform May Happen This Year</a><br />
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"A long-awaited overhaul of U.S. immigration law has a good chance of happening this year, bringing major changes to the millions of people living here illegally—and perhaps giving the economy a boost.<br />
<br />For the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), who contend that immigrants are a drain on the economy, any reforms must include not only stricter border controls but tougher laws limiting any kind of immigration — with amnesty for no one.<br />
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<br />What’s different now on the national level–and why reform is likely to become law in the months ahead — is a shift in the political scene, said Scott Cooper."<br />
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REad more:<br /><a href="http://adreamact.com/2013/01/08/immigration-reform-happen-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://adreamact.com/2013/01/08/immigration-reform-happen-year/</a><br />
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Relevant Posts:<br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/dream-act.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Dream Act Policy</a><br /><a href="http://citizenship-immigration-guide.blogspot.com/search/label/DREAM%20Act" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dream Act Guide</a><br />
<a href="http://forum.immigrationdirect.com/DREAM-Act" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dream Act Q&A</a><br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/dream-act.jsp?r=cse-organic-none-dream%20act" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dream Act Legislation</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-18656876862947471092013-01-05T04:44:00.000-08:002013-09-09T08:53:15.106-07:00News on Homeland Security Act<strong><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/homeland-security.jsp" rel="nofollow">Homeland Security</a> plots ways to spy on Americans through social media surveillance</strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/038065_Homeland_Security_social_media_surveillance.html#ixzz2H667POLg" rel="nofollow">http://www.naturalnews.com/038065_Homeland_Security_social_media_surveillance.html#ixzz2H667POLg</a><br />
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Under the ruse of collecting and analyzing "health-related data," DHS is testing whether scanning sites like Facebook, Twitter and others "could help identify infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism or other public health and national security risks," GovInfo Security reported.<br /><br />Calling it a "biosurveillance" pilot project, the department says it will involve automatically monitoring social media sites to collect and analyze "health-related data" in real time, according to John Matchette, the managing director for Accenture's public safety division (no word on Matchette's thoughts regarding the constitutionality of the program his firm will help facilitate).alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-11996462920390732642012-12-25T06:52:00.002-08:002013-09-09T08:53:41.794-07:00Green Card and US CitizenshipIt is indeed a proud feeling for all those who have successfully got the <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/greencard/index.jsp" rel="nofollow">green card</a>s. 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 <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/index.jsp" rel="nofollow">citizenship</a>. This may be attributed to the requirements that need to be met, in order to file in for, US citizenship.<br />
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For more <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">immigration articles</a>, visit:<br /><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">http://www.immigrationdirect.com/blog/</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-85641277786743414102012-12-22T07:45:00.000-08:002013-09-09T08:53:53.179-07:00USCIS Case Status MonitoringIn case anyone of you is looking for the reference/resource to get an instant USCIS case status monitoring and checkin through <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/uscis/uscis-status.jsp" rel="nofollow">www USCIS gov</a> online. Note that the application receipt number is needed in checking the case status.<br />
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For more ifo, please visi:<br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/uscis/uscis-status.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.immigrationdirect.com/uscis/uscis-status.jsp</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-28451474323099160722012-12-15T03:05:00.002-08:002013-09-09T08:54:31.180-07:00Adjustment of Status ApplicationAdjustment 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 <strong>Form</strong><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/greencard/Adjustment-of-Status-Form-I-485.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong> I-485</strong></a>, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. <br />
<br />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.<br />
<br />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.<br />
<br />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.<br />
<br />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.<br />
<br />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. <br />
<br />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. alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-89487056637614602292012-12-13T06:35:00.003-08:002013-10-10T08:37:54.332-07:00Grounds on Which U.S. Citizenship May be Denied by USCISHolding 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 <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/index.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">citizenship</a> under the US Immigration laws for some reasons.<br />
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<strong>*English and Civics Tests </strong><br />
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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. <br />
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The citizenship interview and exam is conducted in English but there are some exception.<br />
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You may qualify for a waiver if you:<br />
-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.<br />-are 55 years old and you have been a lawful permanent resident in the US for 15 years.<br />-have a disability which disallows you from taking the test. <br />*conditions apply<br />
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<br /><strong>*Good Moral Character</strong><br />
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Criminal activity or records from the past might be a a ground of citizenship denial.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-31118263296724140612012-12-12T07:38:00.002-08:002013-10-10T08:38:28.095-07:00Eligibility requirements for Naturalization Form N400 Here's what you should know:<br />
<br />1. The applicant should have maintained continuous residence in the U.S. for at least five years before filing for N-400.<br />
<br />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.<br />
<br />3. If the applicant wants to be abroad for several months, he may file form I-470 (Application to Preserve Residence for <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/immigrationresources/U-S-citizenship-naturalization-process.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Naturalization</a> Purposes, prior to leaving the U.S. so that they may be able to preserve their status.<br />
<br />4. After being married to a U.S. citizen, the applicants should have stayed continuously for three years before filing the N-400.<br />
Read Full article at Go Articles - <a href="http://goarticles.com/article/What-is-the-Eligibility-Requirement-for-Naturalization/6325839/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-15472797450319450832012-11-27T04:58:00.003-08:002013-10-10T08:38:54.335-07:00Process of US Citizenship Application Part 2Complete the Form then Submit<br />
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The completed citizenship application form should be accompanied by a copy of your permanent resident card (both front and back of it), 2 passport sized photographs and the filing fee. Find out the <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/uscis-forms/uscis-forms.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">USCIS</a> office that has jurisdiction over your area of permanent residence and mail the application package to that particular lockbox facility.<br />
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USCIS always recommends a traceable delivery method to be used while dispatching your application. If your application has been accepted by the USCIS, you will receive a notification within a few days. You will then be called in for completing the subsequent procedures.<br />
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Ensuing processes after filing the <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/index.jsp" target="_blank">citizenship</a> application:<br />
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<li>Preparing for the Citizenship test</li>
<li>Taking the Biometrics test</li>
<li>Taking the Citizenship Test and Interview</li>
<li>Taking the Oath of Allegiance</li>
<li>Receiving the Naturalization Certificate</li>
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Once you have become a US citizen, make sure to update all your records with this status. Also begin the process of applying for a US passport, for it is the sole privilege of a US citizen. Travels may spring up most unexpectedly, so it is best that you get your US passport as soon as you have become a citizen.alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-86816920634493447622012-11-22T08:46:00.000-08:002013-10-10T08:39:34.869-07:00Form I-90 - Renew Expired GreencardIf your green card is expired or about to expire, you should fill a Form I-90 application to renew it as soon as possible. We know that the green card is an important document in the United States, and failing to go throught the green card renewal process might affect the holder's rights and obligations.<br />
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But one need not to worry much because renewing an expired green card can be done easily by filing up the Form <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/greencard/replace-expired-green-card-Form-I-90.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">I-90</a> online.<br />
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For details, visit:<br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/greencard/replace-expired-green-card-Form-I-90.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.immigrationdirect.com/greencard/replace-expired-green-card-Form-I-90.jsp</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-53040401726896350162012-11-10T05:35:00.003-08:002013-10-10T08:40:13.203-07:00The Dream ActThe <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/" target="_blank">Dream Act</a> (<strong>D</strong>evelopment, <strong>R</strong>elief and <strong>E</strong>ducation of <strong>A</strong>lien <strong>M</strong>inors Act) is a bill that will assist to do a proper US <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/index.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">citizenship</a> processing to individuals who came to the U.S. illegally as children, only after fulfilling specific requirements from USCIS. After that, these individuals can be qualified for conditional permanent residency under DREAM Act.<br />
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For further reading, see resources below:<br />
<a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/dream-act.jsp?r=cse-organic-none-dream%20act" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Dream Act Legislation</a><br />
<a href="http://forum.immigrationdirect.com/DREAM-Act" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dream Act Q & A</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-17532714955482635792012-11-09T07:36:00.003-08:002013-10-10T08:40:42.107-07:00E-Verify System<strong><em>Familiar with E-verify?</em></strong><br />
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<em><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/blog/2012/10/what-is-everify/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">E-Verify</a></em> is a system used by businesses - permitting employers to submit the I-9 information of job applicants to a federal database. With the help of the system, it can easily confirm an applicant’s legality an prevent them from hiring an undocumented worker.<br />
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Details at:<br /><a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/blog/2012/10/what-is-everify/" rel="nofollow">http://www.immigrationdirect.com/blog/2012/10/what-is-everify/</a>alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323775847727773485.post-63426686458621492012012-11-08T09:18:00.001-08:002013-10-10T08:41:19.213-07:00Ciudadanía Americana and the Hispanic Vote Bank<br />
The Hispanics are one of the major immigrant groups in America. Spanish is a language as common as if not more common than English today. It is no wonder that the phrase 'Ciudadanía Americana' is being heard more and more often these days. The Hispanics are a major vote bank and both the Democrats and the Republicans are trying to woo them. <br />
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Europeans seeking US <a href="http://www.immigrationdirect.com/us-citizenship/index.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">citizenship</a> does not seem to attract as much interest as the Spanish speaking population seems to be doing. Republicans were talking about constructing walls along the Mexican border and increasing patrols to prevent illegal immigration and a lot of new immigration laws have affected Hispanics specifically. But today, the same Republicans have realized that alienating the Hispanic vote bank is not in their best interests.alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296097407782898721noreply@blogger.com0