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...
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...
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,...
There are a lot of elements to becoming a U.S. citizen. One hurdle immigrants have to clear before becoming a citizen is a medical exam. It may not seem like a check-up could stop an applicant from becoming a citizen, but it can. The government denies citizenship for...
As someone born in another nation who wants to move to Texas or another part of the United States permanently, you need to obtain a green card if you wish to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization. Securing a green card is an important part of the immigration...
It is an unfortunate reality that immigrants are often the target of workplace abuse. If you are an immigrant and a victim of abuse, you might choose to continue suffering because you need the money. The U visa exists to help immigrants who are in such a situation....
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...
Whether you live in another country as the spouse of a U.S. citizen and you want to immigrate to the U.S. one day or you currently live in the states as an undocumented immigrant, you could have to apply for an ITIN number in order to move forward with taxes. It is...
Applying for a green card serves as a stressful process even with a squeaky clean record. Once you get to the portion that discusses your criminal history, you may really start to feel the pressure. Some people can simply pass over this section without any incident....
When you live in Texas and are a noncitizen of the United States, certain actions may expose you to potential detention or deportation. Drug use is one such action, and any drug violation has the potential to lead to removal. In some cases, if you undergo deportation...
