Refugee Travel Document (Form I-131)
What is a Refugee Travel Document (Form I-131)? A refugee travel document is an official travel document, similar to a passport, that is issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services …
Work Permit (I-765) Employment Authorization Document
Even if you have entered the United States with a valid visa, you are not automatically granted the right to work. Depending on the visa class with which you entered …
Humanitarian Reinstatement
What is Humanitarian Reinstatement? U.S. citizens and permanent residents may file a petition to bring their overseas relatives to live and work in the United States. U.S. citizens may petition …
Visas for Victims of Crime, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking
Each year the U.S. government sets aside a limited number of visas for victims of crime, spousal and domestic violence, and human trafficking. These nonimmigrant visa classes provide temporary status …
I-601A – Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Implemented on March 3, 2013, I-601A – Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver is a program designed for foreign nationals who are currently living in the U.S. and who are statutorily eligible …
Temporary Protected Status
What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? Created by Congress in the Immigration Act of 1990, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status designed to offer a lifeline to …
Ways You Can Lose Your Permanent Resident Status
Permanent resident status is granted to people who intend to live in the United States for the foreseeable future and eventually apply for citizenship. While green card holders have the privilege of living and working in the United States permanently, there are ways you can lose your permanent resident status.
Update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
CLARIFICATION on the effect of the restoration of the recent DACA program: The DACA program in terms of its requirements has not changed. The same requirements apply. The Judge’s order …
Differences Between Permanent Resident Status and Citizenship
Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) have many rights and privileges, like living and working in the United States indefinitely. There are, however, several limitations that come with permanent resident …
How to Obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) / Form FS-240
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) is a document issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate that grants U.S. Citizenship to children born overseas to parents, of whom one …
