You cleared the first major challenge. You got your green card. Now it is time to take the next step. Even after you get your permanent residency status, the path to naturalization can still seem intimidating. It is far from simple, but you do not need to do it all...
Naturalization
Fiancé visas and the 90-day marriage requirement
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...
How can you prepare for the naturalization civics test?
Arriving at your naturalization interview can feel overwhelming. You are likely excited to finish your citizenship journey and have anxiety about the test to come. Fortunately, according to the USCIS, various resources can help you study for the exam. Applicants who...
How good does your English need to be to become a citizen?
If you have been a legal permanent resident for a few years, you may be itching to become a citizen. After all, citizens of the U.S. enjoy some rights that are simply not available to those with green cards. Before you can become a citizen, though, you probably have...
What do you know about student visas?
You want to earn a higher education in the United States, and you know you need a visa. What options do you have to accomplish your education goals? The U.S. Department of State explains F and M student visas. Determine which one to apply for to attend a specific...
Can marriage stop deportation?
Many people wrongfully believe if they marry a U.S. citizen, it gives them automatic rights to live in the country. Some people think it automatically makes them U.S. citizens. According to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan, you cannot become an immediate...
What are the attendance requirements for children in Texas?
All school-age students in Texas, including migrant children, need to meet attendance requirements to avoid truancy issues. There are some additional important details of the law that parents must know as well, such as pre-K and Kindergarten requirements and what the...
What are the citizenship requirements in Texas?
Once a United States immigrant has held their green card for five years, they may be eligible for citizenship. If a person successfully applies for citizenship, they will be legally recognized as United States citizen even though they were born in a different country....
The ‘unlawful acts’ that can hurt your naturalization chances
Anyone trying to become a naturalized citizen of the United States has to follow certain requirements. One of those requirements is having “good moral character.” If U.S. authorities do not believe you have good moral character, they may reject your naturalization...
