When you live in Texas and plan to marry someone who is not a U.S. citizen, the first step in the process involves getting a fiancé visa for your loved one. The fiancé visa gives you and your fiancé an opportunity to wed and live together on American soil, provided...
Immigration
How can children of unmarried parents become U.S. residents?
U.S. immigration law permits people who are citizens or legal permanent residents to petition for their children to come to the United States. However, not all family situations are the same. In your case, you may have had a child with an unmarried romantic partner...
Are there accommodations for disabilities during testing?
The naturalization test is an exciting step toward the end of your journey to U.S. citizenship. As you anticipate this event, you may have concerns about accommodations if you have a disability. By law, you have the right to request accommodations if your condition...
3 things to know about removal proceedings in Texas
Facing deportation is a very difficult experience. It is not always easy to know what to do. Keep in mind these three facts. 1. An immigration judge will give you a date to appear in court When you go to your court date, you will have a chance to speak for yourself...
What are common immigration scams?
Scammers do not discriminate. They will go after any group within the population that they think they can pull one over on. Immigrants are vulnerable to scams largely because of the language barrier. But these criminals also prey on the desperation of some migrants...
What should I know about ESTA?
There are multiple ways to obtain legal entry to the US, and most of them involve visas. However, there is a major exception in the “ESTA” system, or the “Electronic System for Travel Authorization.” ESTA is one of the easiest ways to obtain legal entry to the US, but...
Can green card holders work in the United States?
Obtaining a green card can put you one step closer to attaining citizenship in the United States. One advantage of having this level of clearance is the ability to reside and work in the U.S. while you await citizenship. The idea of getting a job as a foreigner may...
Who can qualify for the green card lottery?
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes it possible for up to 50,000 people to obtain immigrant visas each year. People call this program the green card lottery because the participants are randomly drawn from all applications. It is really important to read and...
Should you get a green card or become a citizen?
If you wish to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, you will need to either secure a green card or become a citizen. But you may wonder which one is the right option for you. US immigration explains each option comes with its own benefits and...
Who is exempt from the English naturalization test?
During a naturalization interview, you must take a civics test and an English test. For some, the English test may seem daunting because you have to demonstrate an understanding of English and the ability to write, speak and read basic English. According to the USCIS,...