Form G-639 FOIA Request – the Freedom of Information Act Request
What Is the Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA) and How Is It Useful? The Freedom of Information Act, or Form G-639 FOIA Request, is an American law that allows …
Green Card Renewal
How Long Is a Green Card Valid & Why Do I Have to Renew It? A green card, or permanent resident card, is valid for 10 years and must be …
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (for a U.S. Work Permit)
US Work Permit Card What is Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization? All U.S. citizens and green card holders (i.e. lawful permanent residents) may seek employment in the U.S. without …
Obtaining a U.S. Passport
One of the biggest benefits of obtaining U.S. citizenship is the American passport. A United States passport not only gives you the privilege of visiting more than 185 countries around …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …