In June 2024, the Biden administration announced a change to the process to obtain certain marriage-based green cards. The Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families simplifies the green card application process for noncitizens living in the U.S. who are married to U.S. citizens. It may help 500,000 noncitizens and their approximately 50,000 […]
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While many noncitizens dream of one day obtaining U.S. citizenship, others may be unsure whether citizenship is the right move. However, for those with the option, the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen usually outweigh the harms. Those benefits include legal rights and protections and eligibility for government programs and benefits, among many others. Whether
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If you are an immigrant in the United States, you are likely used to it taking a while to process your immigration-related applications and paperwork. Knowing the U.S. immigration system is rife with delays, you may wonder how long the naturalization process takes. On average the application for naturalization takes about six to nine months
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For many immigrants, U.S. citizenship is the final step in a journey many years in the making. But sometimes, your application for naturalization is denied, leaving you unsure what happens next. Generally, you remain a lawful permanent resident (LPR) and may reapply to naturalize. Having your application for naturalization denied is rarely disastrous. If you
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Becoming a U.S. citizen remains the dream of many immigrants who have made a home here. But, the naturalization interview inspires anxiety in many potential citizens. Throughout this article, we offer naturalization interview tips to help you prepare for and hopefully ace your interview. Preparation is key to a successful naturalization interview. As you prepare,
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Naturalizing provides many benefits, including new legal rights and protections. The road to naturalization can be long but well worth the wait. Below, we explore how to become a naturalized citizen, including the steps you must take and how to become eligible. The multi-national staff at the Law Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh can help
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Despite holding a permanent residence card, lawful permanent residents (LPRs) must regularly renew their green cards. But you may wonder, “When do I have to renew my green card?” Because of processing delays at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you should renew your green card early. Generally, you can renew a 10-year
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Most green cards are permanent, expiring after 10 years, but regularly renewable. However, some green cards expire after only two years and require you to meet conditions before you qualify for a 10-year, renewable card. To get a removal of the conditions, you have to convince the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that
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Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has declared an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia, lasting 18 months from June 13, 2024, to December 12, 2025. This decision stems from the persisting armed conflict and challenging conditions within Ethiopia, rendering it unsafe for individuals to return. The announcement, outlined in
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