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I have a green card and want to travel to a U.S. territory for an extended period of time. Do I risk abandoning my green card? Immigration

I have a green card and want to travel to a U.S. territory for an extended period of time. Do I risk abandoning my green card?

In short, traveling to certain U.S. territories is, for purposes of U.S. immigration law, considered travel within the United States. Specifically, travel to Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands does not carry the risk…
January 11, 2021
How are the different U.S. territories treated for purposes of birthright citizenship? What is the difference between a U.S. national and a U.S. citizen? Immigration

How are the different U.S. territories treated for purposes of birthright citizenship? What is the difference between a U.S. national and a U.S. citizen?

The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution makes clear that, in general, a person born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. But what counts as the “United States” for purposes of birthright citizenship? As the United States expanded…
January 8, 2021
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What are Some Disqualifying Factors for Citizenship? Can I Become a Citizen if I Committed a Crime? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What are Some Disqualifying Factors for Citizenship? Can I Become a Citizen if I Committed a Crime?

There are a number of factors that can derail the citizenship process.  There are outlined below. You can find out more about citizenship by clicking here. Disqualifying Factors Criminal Convictions A Criminal conviction can disqualify a Legal Permanent Resident from…
June 10, 2020
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New Public Charge Rules Revealed: Higher Scrutiny for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Applicants Receiving Certain Federal Public Benefits ImmigrationNews

New Public Charge Rules Revealed: Higher Scrutiny for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Applicants Receiving Certain Federal Public Benefits

The Department of Homeland Security has issued the final rule on public charge. Originally published in October 10, 2018, the new rules seek to change the definition of what immigration officers should consider when determining whether a green card applicant…
August 13, 2019
My Green Card application is pending, and my EAD card and Advance parole are about to expire. Do I have to renew them? Do I have to pay for the renewals? Family ImmigrationImmigration

My Green Card application is pending, and my EAD card and Advance parole are about to expire. Do I have to renew them? Do I have to pay for the renewals?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: You filed your Green Card application with the USCIS and you simultaneously applied for an Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) card (Form I-765) and for an Advance parole (Form I-131), so that you are able to…
April 17, 2019
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My immigrant visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad: Will I be able to enter the U.S. when I do not have my green card yet? How long will it take to get my green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

My immigrant visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad: Will I be able to enter the U.S. when I do not have my green card yet? How long will it take to get my green card?

If your green card application (such as family based green card, employment green card, or green card through the diversity lottery) was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad, your Green card will not be issued by the U.S. Consulate. Instead,…
April 16, 2019
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