FAQs about Exceptions & Accommodations for U.S. Citizenship
January 24, 2016
To obtain U.S. citizenship, non-citizens have to meet a number of specific eligibility requirements and then successfully complete the naturalization process. As with most rules, however, there are some exceptions and accommodations for U.S. citizenship that can come into play when unique or specific circumstances arise. To highlight the nature of these accommodations, below, we […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid Making during a Visa Interview
January 12, 2016
The interview portion of the visa application process can be one of the most critical steps to securing a visa. That’s because USCIS officials can obtain some important information from interview interactions, and a positive interview can go a long way towards a positive visa decision. To help prepare you for these interviews, below is […]
4 Important Facts to Know about USCIS Fee Waivers
January 6, 2016
Applying for a change to your immigration status in the U.S. typically involves a process of completing applications, submitting them to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and possibly attending interviews. For nearly every immigration status change, applicants will also have to pay the required USCIS application fees, which can range from a few to […]
5 Responsibilities that Come with Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Status
December 26, 2015
Becoming a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the U.S. can be an exciting privilege. It also, however, does come with some responsibilities. And understanding just what these responsibilities are is critical to maintaining this status, continuing to work and live in the U.S. and having the opportunity to become a citizen in the future (if […]
Reentry Permits: What They Are & How to Apply for Them
December 20, 2015
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) of the U.S. can travel freely outside of the nation. When LPRs may need to travel and remain outside of the U.S. for longer than a year – or when their travels may require them to reside in another country for a period of less than one year, however, the LPR […]
General Overview of Common USCIS Filing Fees
December 5, 2015
When applying for an immigration status change with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), applicants will generally have to pay a filing fee in order for their application to be reviewed and process. With USCIS filing fees: The following table highlights some of the most common filing fees for USCIS services: Requested Change (Form) Fee […]
