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Instructions for Form USCIS-I-90

The I-90 form from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is an application to replace a Permanent Resident Card, also called a green card. It can be completed by mail or online. You are...

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How to Change an F-1 Visa to a J-1

F1 visa is required by any foreign student who wishes to pursue full-time academic studies in any United States college, university, private academic high school, and other academic institutions, where...

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What Happens if an Immigrant Overstays His Visa?

As of April 2011, the U.S. government has been raising the consequences for overstaying a non-immigrant visa such as an F-1 student visa. Computer tracking of visa holders ensures the government knows...

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How to Become a Filipino Citizen

For a minor with a parent who is a citizen or national of the Republic of the Philippines, the acquisition of Filipino citizenship follows the principle of jus sanguinis, or right of blood. Even if you...

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How to Apply for an EAD Form in the U.S. on an L2 Visa

The Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is the document issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to prove that the document holder is authorized to work in the United States....

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How to Move to Singapore From the United States

Singapore is a developed country in Southeast Asia with a warm equatorial climate. Immigrating to Singapore from the United States will give you a safe environment with good career prospects. The...

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How to Convert an L1 Visa to a Green Card in the USA

If you work outside the United States, an L-1 visa enables you to come to this country to work for your employer at its U.S. office. But the L-1 visa is not without limitations. It is only available to...

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Options After an L1A Visa Denial

Executives and managers of international companies can usually qualify for an L-1A visa for a temporary assignment in the United States. The application can be interrupted at several points along the...

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How to Find the Status of an Alien Number Case

When an immigrant --- or alien --- enters the United States from another country to live or work on a permanent basis, that person must apply for a green card, also known as a permanent residence card....

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How to Track a Visa

Getting a visa in the U.S. is a lengthy process. The applicant is required to gather a variety of documents. The proper visa application must be found, filled out and filed in the proper form to avoid...

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How to Read a Green Card

Permanent residency status allows a foreign national to live and work in the United States. Proof of permanent residency comes in the form of a card the size of a drivers license that is informally...

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How to Extend a Canadian Work Permit

If you are working temporarily in Canada and your job is extended, you must apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for an extension of your work permit. You can only get a work permit...

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How to Check an I-130 Petition for an Alien Relative

Form I-130 must be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in order to obtain a green card for a family member. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative can be filed on...

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How to Change From an M1 to an H1 Visa

An M-1 visa is a student visa for vocational and technical students. It is a non-immigrant visa. An H-1 visa is a temporary work visa. A vocational student cannot change his visa status from M-1 to H-1...

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How to Make a Complaint Against an Illegal Immigrant

Illegal immigration has become a hot topic in America, where an estimated 8.7 million illegal immigrants were reported by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2000. When people enter the United States without the...

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How to Track a Green Card Process

Immigrants with a desire to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis must obtain a permanent residence card, also known as a green card, from the United States Citizenship and Immigration...

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How to Get Saudi Citizenship

Obtaining Saudi Arabian citizenship is difficult, but not impossible. There are a couple of paths to becoming a citizen, however, none allow you to become one with less than ten years of residency. All...

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How to Become an Indian Citizen

Acquiring an Indian citizenship is based on complicated criteria of descent which determines the method you must follow. As defined by the Citizenship Act of 1955, you can automatically become a...

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How to Fill out an I-130 Form

Permanent residents or citizens of the United States must fill out an I-130, or Petition for Alien Relative form, from the Department of Homeland Security to establish the relationship between the...

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What Are the Rights & Responsibilities of Resident Legal Aliens?

In the United States, an immigrant is not required to obtain citizenship in order to live in the country for an extended period of time. Immigrants are required to identify themselves and receive...

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How to Apply for Danish Citizenship

The rules relating to how citizenship is determined and obtained are outlined in the Danish Nationality Act. Danish nationality can be obtained through birth or adoption, or by naturalization with the...

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How to Apply for Russian Citizenship

The process for obtaining citizenship in the Russian Federation is regulated by the Russian Constitution and by Federal Law No. 62-FZ, also known as "On Citizenship of the Russian Federation," which...

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What Documents Do You Need to Apply for an Italian Visa?

A United States citizen does not need to obtain a visa to travel through Italy for periods of up to 90 days. He only needs to present his passport at a port of entry and state the purpose of his visit....

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How to Notarize a Translated Birth Certificate

Not even bureaucrats enjoy difficult or time-consuming bureaucratic processes. You might find yourself needing to have your birth certificate translated and verified by a Notary Public, but unless you...

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How to Obtain Dual Citizenship in the US and Australia

There are numerous benefits to dual citizenship, as long as you are a citizen of the right countries. Both the U.S. and Australia permit dual citizenship. From Australia, you will receive socialized...

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Austrian Citizenship Requirements

The country of Austria updated its citizenship requirements in 2005 for anyone desiring to emigrate. Several requirements and conditions must be met before given Austrian citizenship. You will be...

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How to Get Your Papers to Become an American Citizen

Naturalization is the process by which foreign citizens may gain their US Citizenship. You must meet the eligibility requirements for citizenship prior to applying for naturalization. You can apply for...

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How to Obtain Citizenship ID Cards

There are many different documents that prove citizenship. A certified birth certificate with a raised seal issued inside the United States is proof of citizenship. So is a naturalization certificate...

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How to Apply for US Citizenship With a Criminal Record

A criminal record can make you forbidden to enter the United States. A criminal history that includes crimes of moral turpitude, terrorism, prostitution, drugs and gambling will make you ineligible to...

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Which Countries Can I Travel to With a Green Card & Without a Visa?

The permanent resident card, sometimes called the green card, is proof of permanent residence in the United States. Once you have the green card and are granted permanent resident status, you are...

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What Documents Does an L2 Visa Holder Need to Apply for an SSN in the U.S.?

If your spouse is working in the United States under an L-1 visa, by applying for an L-2 visa, you can join him. An L-2 visa allows you to live and work in the United States at the same time as your...

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The Requirements for the I-130 When Filing for a Brother

U.S. citizens, including legal immigrants who have gained citizenship through naturalization, may bring relatives to the United States through family-based immigration. To sponsor a brother for legal...

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How to Become a Colombian Citizen

To become a Colombian citizen, one can be born in Colombia or born abroad to at least one parent who is a Colombian citizen. Citizenship can also be obtained by naturalization, after five years of...

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How to Renounce Foreign Citizenship

Being a citizen of two or more countries at the same time can cause hardship. You are responsible for military service, taxes and civic duties in all the countries you are a citizen of. Complications...

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What Happens After You Pass Your Naturalization Interview?

If you've always dreamed of becoming an American citizen, you can apply for citizenship status once you've been a legal permanent resident of the U.S. for at least five years, or if you've been married...

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How to Extend Your H4 Visa

You can extend your stay in the U.S. while visiting as the dependent of a temporary worker. The H-4 visa is available to spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 who are dependents of an...

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How to Get Spanish Citizenship

Obtaining Spanish nationality is a straightforward process, as applicants are not required to undertake any citizenship tests, like the United States' English and civics test. However, because of...

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How to Get Double Citizenship

Double or dual citizenship means you are a citizen of two countries at the same time. It is normally not an easy status to achieve. Every country has its own requirements and laws for dual citizenship....

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Famous Naturalized Citizens

From actors, authors and athletes, to governors and sex therapists, the list of famous naturalized citizens in the United States is a long one. People born in other countries of parents who are not...

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How to Appeal a Denial of the I-130 Petition

If the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. If the immigration officer handed the denial letter to you, you have 30 calendar days from that date to...

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How to Write a Letter to an Immigration Judge About a Family Member

Family members can write letters to immigration judges to vouch for the character of a detained person and request that he be released from detention and allowed to remain in the country. These letters...

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How to Find Deported Immigrants

Deported immigrants often leave family and friends behind when returned to home countries. This not only causes emotional turmoil but also spurs the process of immigrant locating. Many family and...

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Jamaican Citizenship Requirements

There are a number of ways for Jamaican citizenship to be granted. Citizenship entitlements and requirements are outlined in Chapter II of the Constitution of Jamaica and in the Jamaican Nationality...

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How to Get Government Help for an Immigrant

The benefits available to immigrants to the United States are fairly limited. Those who are going through the legal process are not eligible for most benefits like Medicaid, Medicare, WIC, Social...

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The Step-by-Step Process for a Green Card Application

A "green card" is also known as a "Permanent Resident Card" or "Alien Registration Card," and is a ten-year permit for noncitizens to live in the United States while working and attempting to access...

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Requirements for Citizenship in the Hawaiian Constitution

The process of becoming a United States citizen is the same for all states, including Hawaii, as it is a federally-administered process. There are two ways to become a citizen in Hawaii: by being born...

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How to Travel With a Green Card That Will Expire Soon

A green card is the most sought-after visa the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues. It allows the holder to live and work in the U.S. with little restrictions and is valid for 10...

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How to Write an Invitation Letter for Relatives for a B-2 Visa

A B-2 visitor-for-pleasure, non-immigrant visa allows foreign nationals to visit the United States for a temporary period, generally no longer than six months. Holders of B-2 visas may not work while...

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How to Cancel a Green Card Sponsorship

Most immigrants to the United States come with the help of a sponsor, either an employer or family member who petitions the government for the immigrant to be allowed in. In addition, many family-based...

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Swedish Citizenship Requirements

If you want to become a Swedish citizen, there are legal requirements you must meet. Sweden will only accept your application if you meet the identity, age, residency and moral character standards....

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