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Over the last 6 years, the U.S. has approved around 740,000 naturalization applications every year. Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is no easy path, but you can get there if you are determined with your process. Once you obtain a green card you can start counting the days toward applying ....  Read More

Form I-485 is an important application used to register people to reside permanently in the United States. Those who are filing for a green card will need to fill out this application on their path toward permanent residence. Through this application, people will seek to adjust their status officially to ....  Read More

Filing Form I-130 is a critical step in gaining citizenship for family members of current U.S. citizens or those who hold green cards. The form is a petition designed to prove that you are related to someone seeking to come into the U.S. to obtain their permanent resident green card. ....  Read More

When you want to work in the U.S., it’s important to understand that every employer in the United States is required to confirm that you’re legally allowed to work in the country. If you’re not a citizen a permanent resident or have a specific work visa-  you’ll have to apply ....  Read More

Once you’ve applied for a green card, you’ll have to provide your Alien Registration Number on any additional petitions or forms that you file with the USCIS. But, what is your Alien Registration Number, and how do you find it?  Put simply, your Alien Registration Numbers is how the USCIS ....  Read More

What is a Marriage Green Card?  If you married a U.S. citizen or Lawful permanent resident- congratulations! We know this is an exciting time in your life! Many people are eager to apply for their marriage-based green card as soon as possible. Since it is a lengthy process- you should ....  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

Obtaining a Green Card is neither quick nor easy.  If you are like most people, you will be very excited when your interview notice finally arrives.  At the same time, you may feel anxious about your upcoming interview.   While not all Green Card interviews are the same, they usually ....  Read More

What is DACA? The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy created by the Obama administration in 2012 to protect undocumented individuals who came to the United States as children from deportation. DACA recipients are usually immigrated to the United States at a very young age and ....  Read More

Do you need to hire an immigration lawyer for your immigration case? While there is no legal requirement to do so, for many people it makes sense to have an attorney.  Immigration law is extremely complex and confusing. It is easy to make a mistake that can be costly in ....  Read More

What happens if you have a pending Adjustment of Status application and you need to travel outside of the U.S?  It is important that you receive an Advance Parole document before leaving the country.  Otherwise, your Adjustment of Status Application will be considered abandoned and it will be denied. What ....  Read More

Most people know that a U.S. citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their spouse for a Green Card. But not everyone knows there are some restrictions. One of them is income – the sponsor must meet specific income requirements. The U.S. government requires that you, as the sponsor, are financially ....  Read More

If you have been going through the Green Card process, you know it can be long and difficult. Your Green Card interview is the last major hurdle – you are almost there and no doubt you are excited! Still,  it is crucial to take this step seriously. Being well prepared ....  Read More

Can you apply for your Green Card from inside the United States or must you do it from outside the U.S? This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get at our office. The answer is that- It depends! There are two paths available. Applying for Adjustment of ....  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

Permanent residency is forever, right?  Yes, but even though you have the right to live in the U.S. permanently, your Green Card itself is not permanent.  You must renew it every ten years.  Fortunately, the process of renewing a Green Card is much more straightforward than the process you went ....  Read More

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

You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has fallen in love and gotten married. But there is a catch – your spouse is undocumented. A common misconception is that it is easy to fix your spouse’s status because you are a citizen or permanent resident.   Unfortunately, the process ....  Read More

What is the Typical Wait Time in Receiving my Green Card? If you have a pending Green Card application, either an I-130 ( Petition for Alien Relative) or an I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers), one of the most pressing questions you most likely have is- how long will the ....  Read More

The laws required of permanent residents regarding the possession of a Green Card might seem confusing. Additionally, if you lose your Green Card, the pressures of replacing it can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Don’t worry, with the right information, you can wade through the logistics with confidence.   If you are ....  Read More