Depending on the severity, you can become a permanent US citizen with a criminal record. A criminal record does make the process harder, and USCIS does not guarantee anyone the right to earn a green card. See below to learn more about earning a green card with a...
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What should you know about the deportation process?
If you face removal, you may fret over what to expect and whether you have any options. The U.S. government may initiate deportation actions against people to remove them from the U.S. for several reasons. Some of the most common of these include participation in...
What should you do with your new green card?
Applying for legal permanent residency can be a long and complicated process. Now that you have received your approval notice, you undoubtedly are looking forward to holding your green card in your hands. You even may want to frame it and hang it on your wall. You...
What are the 2 types of family-based immigrant visas?
When you live in North Carolina as either a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, a time may come when you wish to help your family members living abroad come to live in the United States with you. Before a citizen of another nation may move to the United States and...
What issues can affect your green card status?
Getting a green card is a major accomplishment for many U.S. immigrants. Tens of thousands apply each year, but only a small percentage are successful. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) looks at several factors when determining whether an applicant...
What do you do if police come to your door?
No one enjoys when law enforcement comes knocking, but it is a reality that many people have to face every day. It is thus important for everyone to understand their rights in the face of an officer coming to the door. How should you deal with it, and how much are...
What if you fail the English or Civics naturalization tests?
As someone who wishes to move to North Carolina or another part of the United States and become a U.S. citizen through the process of naturalization, you first must work your way through a multistep naturalization process. During this time, you have to take two tests:...
What should you know about conditional permanent residence?
When a non-U.S. citizen marries a U.S. citizen, they receive a green card. However, this card does not serve as the final version of a permanent residency card from the offset. Instead, this status is conditional permanent residence, which applies to spouses and to...
How can crime victims become U.S. residents?
Some people who are not citizens of the United States have the sad experience of being the victim of a horrible crime. Fortunately, the U.S. government allows foreign residents to take their unfortunate experience and use it to gain U.S. legal permanent residency. The...
Can driving without a license lead to deportation?
Becoming a permanent U.S. citizen is a long and difficult process that you do not want to risk. Before operating a vehicle without a valid license, it is important to understand how this act can affect your immigration status. North Carolina is not among the states...