Tue, May 14th, 09:39 PM
While the United States doesn’t require that US citizens have a visa to travel to other countries, a travel visa may be required by the country you are traveling to. Therefore, it is important to check if a visa is required AND what documents are required before you plan your trip abroad. Briefly, the following [...]
Fri, May 10th, 08:49 PM
The following are the immigration forms that are currently being used for obtaining a nonimmigrant or immigrant visa: Nonimmigrant Visa Applications DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all nonimmigrant categories except K applications) NOTE: K visa applicants applying at U.S. Consulate General Montreal have different application form requirements. Review information on the U.S. Consulate General Montreal [...]
Tue, May 7th, 10:52 PM
The Certificate of Naturalization is a document issued by the United States government as proof of a person having obtained U.S. citizenship through naturalization. The U.S. Naturalization Certificate has been issued since October 1, 1991 by the USCIS, and on or before September 30, 1991 by Federal Courts and particular State Courts. The United States [...]
Fri, May 3rd, 04:57 PM
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a part of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS was created following the attacks on the World Trade Center. President Bush created this Cabinet-level department to bring together all agencies concerning the safety of the nation. The DHS was officially put in place [...]
Fri, Apr 26th, 06:05 PM
If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires. If you remain in the United States longer than authorized, you may be barred from returning and/or you [...]
Fri, Apr 19th, 03:25 PM
At the interview, you will meet with a USCIS officer and answer questions about your Form N-400application; If you are requesting a medical exception to the English and civics testing requirements, submit Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions if you did not submit it at the time you filed your Form N-400; You will [...]
Tue, Apr 9th, 06:21 PM
When you meet all requirements to become a U.S. citizen, complete Form N-400 to apply for naturalization. Instructions for N-400 What you should do: Complete and sign your Form N-400; Get 2 passport-style photos taken; Collect the necessary documents to demonstrate your eligibility for naturalization; Review your Form N-400 and supporting documents. NOTE: USCIS may [...]
Tue, Apr 2nd, 04:21 PM
U.S. citizenship provides many rights, but also involves many responsibilities. Thus, the decision to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization is important. In most cases, a person who wants to naturalize must first be a permanent resident. By becoming a U.S. citizen, you gain many rights that permanent residents or others do not have, including [...]
Thu, Mar 28th, 09:01 PM
Students who are looking to come to the U.S. for academic or vocational studies have to file immigration Form DS-160. The first step to becoming a student in the U.S. is applying to a SEVP-certified school. The Department of Homeland Security lists schools that are SEVP-certified. After the SEVP-certified school accepts the student, the student [...]
