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Should I Apply for Citizenship If I Have a Criminal Conviction?
Most lawful permanent residents should apply for naturalization (citizenship) as soon as they meet the eligibility requirements. US citizenship can have tax, employment and other benefits such as automatic citizenship for minor children. » More
Am I Eligible to Apply for Political Asylum?
If you are afraid to return to your country of nationality or your last country of residence you may be eligible to apply for political asylum. To be eligible, you must be afraid to return to your country because you have been persecuted in the past, or because you have a well-founded fear of future persecution on account of your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion. » More
Are There Any Immigration Benefits for Victims of Domestic Violence?
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may be able to obtain legal immigration status - permission to work and live in the United States and a green card without your abusive spouse's help. Under the Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA) spouses and children of US Citizens and lawful permanent residents can self-petition - file petitions on their own behalf - in order to obtain lawful permanent residency. VAWA empowers women and men to file for immigration relief without their abusive partner's knowledge or assistance. » More
Can I become a US Citizen if belong to the US Armed Forces?
If you are a member or veteran of the US Armed Forces you might be eligible to apply for citizenship under special provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). These provisions make it easier for military personnel to become US citizens. To qualify for citizenship under these special provisions you typically must serve in one of the following branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard Reserve, and Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve. » More
Can I Travel After I've Been Granted Political Asylum?
If you have been granted political asylum, you must obtain a Refugee Travel Document (RTD) before leaving United States. This is also true for any family members who received asylee status as a derivative of your application. » More
Can I work if I have a student (F-1) visa? » More
Most lawful permanent residents should apply for naturalization (citizenship) as soon as they meet the eligibility requirements. US citizenship can have tax, employment and other benefits such as automatic citizenship for minor children. » More
Am I Eligible to Apply for Political Asylum?
If you are afraid to return to your country of nationality or your last country of residence you may be eligible to apply for political asylum. To be eligible, you must be afraid to return to your country because you have been persecuted in the past, or because you have a well-founded fear of future persecution on account of your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion. » More
Are There Any Immigration Benefits for Victims of Domestic Violence?
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may be able to obtain legal immigration status - permission to work and live in the United States and a green card without your abusive spouse's help. Under the Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA) spouses and children of US Citizens and lawful permanent residents can self-petition - file petitions on their own behalf - in order to obtain lawful permanent residency. VAWA empowers women and men to file for immigration relief without their abusive partner's knowledge or assistance. » More
Can I become a US Citizen if belong to the US Armed Forces?
If you are a member or veteran of the US Armed Forces you might be eligible to apply for citizenship under special provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). These provisions make it easier for military personnel to become US citizens. To qualify for citizenship under these special provisions you typically must serve in one of the following branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard Reserve, and Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve. » More
Can I Travel After I've Been Granted Political Asylum?
If you have been granted political asylum, you must obtain a Refugee Travel Document (RTD) before leaving United States. This is also true for any family members who received asylee status as a derivative of your application. » More
Can I work if I have a student (F-1) visa? » More
