Marrying a U.S. citizen not only speeds up the process of becoming a lawful permanent resident, but it also makes applying for citizenship a little easier. However, there are still specific requirements for citizenship or naturalization. Before tackling the N-400...
Month: June 2019
US Military service and naturalization
Many people applaud this country's citizens and permanent residents who decide to serve the United States by joining the Armed Forces. Permanent residents may receive the opportunity to become citizens through their military service. If you currently serve or formerly...
How divorce affects legal resident status
Unfortunately, a fair number of marriages just don’t work out. However, for those whose marriage also facilitated their immigration to the United States, divorce can be even more challenging. How divorce impacts someone’s immigration status depends mainly on where...
Three important things to know about consular processing
“Consular processing” refers to the process of applying for a visa while outside the United States, through an embassy or consulate. Some go through this procedure before entering the U.S., while others who have been in the United States for a time must go back to...
Who can apply for Adjustment of Status?
Those who come to the United States seeking permanent legal residency generally have two options: Leave the country and apply for a Green Card through a U.S. Consulate Stay in the U.S. and apply for Adjustment of Status Some may wonder, “Why would anyone uproot their...