Adjusting one’s immigration status is how noncitizens in the U.S. obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status—i.e., a green card. This process allows eligible noncitizens to change their immigration status without leaving the country. However, the process can be more complicated than it sounds. The lawyers and staff at the Law Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh […]
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Navigating the differences between adjustment of status vs. consular processing in the U.S. immigration system can be challenging. Both pathways lead to lawful permanent residency—i.e., a green card. Still, the primary difference between them is where the noncitizen is located when they happen: consular processing is outside of the U.S., while adjustment is within the
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Submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is a momentous occasion on an immigrant’s journey toward becoming a U.S. citizen. However, common mistakes when filing Form N-400 can lead to delays, denials, and issues that necessitate working through governmental red tape. Understanding the most common errors can help you avoid them, saving time, money, and stress.
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Applying for a green card is an exciting step for any immigrant hoping to build a life in the U.S. Family-based green cards allow U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to sponsor certain relatives to live and work permanently within the United States. If you qualify, it’s important to understand the green card process
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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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