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You applied for an Immigration benefit. You filled out forms, included documents, and sent it out to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You did your best to make sure you submitted all possible information and filled out all forms correctly. For you, this application includes not only your biographic information ....  Read More

A Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an excellent way to enter the United States for many Mexican citizens. However, many people don’t understand the meaning of these cards. A Border Crossing Card is not the equivalent of a U.S. green card, and there are several restrictions attached to it.  Are ....  Read More

There are several requirements to submit an I-864 Affidavit of Support. The proof of U.S. domicile is one of those required documents. If an individual cannot provide this proof, their petition request could be rejected. With that, you might have plenty of questions about this process. Here are a few ....  Read More

Traveling the world is an enriching experience. However, some DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ) recipients are scared to leave the county for fear of losing their eligibility. There is some good news. DACA recipients can travel but with a few restrictions. Here is what you need to know ....  Read More

There are several mandatory requirements when you need to obtain a visitor visa to visit the United States. Fortunately, a letter of invitation from your American host is unnecessary, but it can help in some situations. If you want to write an invitation letter for a U.S. visitor visa, here ....  Read More

Applying for a green card (either within or outside the United States) to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) can be a lengthy and complicated process full of paperwork and extended waiting periods. However, you may not know that the process also involves a specialized medical examination that’s required for green card application approval.

In the United States, Lawful permanent residents (LPRs)– also commonly referred to as green cardholders- can enjoy many of the same privileges and rights as American citizens. However, voting is not one of these rights. As a rule, green card holders are not permitted to vote in federal elections and ....  Read More

Love empowered by marriage recognizes no barriers or borders – that is unless the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is potentially involved. Being in love, married, and cohabitating with someone can be a complicated and emotionally roiling experience. It’s easy to fall in love. Staying in love requires patience, ....  Read More

In September 2021, the American government announced that it would voluntarily allow over 80,000 of its foreign worker visas to expire automatically.  Over 1.2 million American foreign workers depend on the automatic renewal of their work visas based on their original work contracts.  After all, the only way to get ....  Read More

After you have finally mailed off your DACA application, now comes time to wait for the application approval. You are probably anxious to know what happens after filing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Form I-821D). Here is an outline of the I-821D processing time and what you can expect ....  Read More

There are several ways to become a U.S. citizen. Many individuals will apply for U.S. citizenship by naturalization. While it is a dream to become a citizen, the costs can be prohibitive. So how much does it cost to become a U.S. citizen? The fees can vary, depending on your ....  Read More

When it comes time to take the Oath of Allegiance, it can be an exciting time in a person’s life. You are finally achieving that dream of becoming an American citizen. However, you might have questions about the naturalization ceremony. Here are a few things that you should know about ....  Read More

*featured image is property of (https://www.uscis.gov/) Form I-94 is used to keep track of non-citizens coming into and leaving the United States. This form provides documentation that non-citizens entered the country and indicates when they are legally required to leave. This can be imperative information to have on record in ....  Read More

*featured image is property of (https://livescanla.com/) A biometrics appointment is a standard requirement for applying for a green card. Although the terminology may be unfamiliar, this appointment collects fingerprints and verifies the applicant’s identity. It can be intimidating to have your fingerprints and photo taken, but qualified applicants without a ....  Read More

What is Form N-400 used for? The “Application for Naturalization,” or Form N-400, is a government form employed by eligible green card holders to apply for U.S. citizenship. The first step of “naturalization” (the process of becoming a U.S. citizen) is to file Form N-400 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ....  Read More

If you are in the U.S, and you plan to file an application to adjust your status to receive a green card (Form I-485), you might need to wait for several months for your case to get processed. The good news is that you most likely are eligible to file ....  Read More

Immigrating to the U.S. and becoming a permanent resident or U.S. citizen can offer many opportunities. But it often means that you are far from your loved ones who remain in your home country. One of the largest benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen, or in some instances, a permanent ....  Read More

Who needs a work authorization to work legally in the US?

Can you be a citizen of two countries at once?  For some people, the answer is yes!  Maybe you were born in another country but have become a naturalized U.S. citizen.  Or perhaps you were born in the U.S., but your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents were from another country and ....  Read More

An Overview of the Citizenship Process So, you want to trade in your green card and become a U.S. citizen — congratulations! But, you’re probably anxious about what the process entails. Don’t worry; Brudner Law is here to help. The process of applying for citizenship is similar for everyone, and ....  Read More