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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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
In some cases, marriage offers a legal path for individuals to immigrate into the U.S. The key legal principle for these marriages rests on the validity of the marital union. Recent years have seen some important changes to this pathway to citizenship, particularly...
Getting a job in the U.S. as a non-citizen requires a visa. This document acts as a permit allowing an employer to hire you. There are quite a few aspects to getting a work visa that you need to sort out before applying. It may help to get a basic understanding of the...
If you are a United States citizen and have a fiancé in a different country, your fiancé may be eligible for a visa to live in the U.S. For your fiancé to get a visa, you both must meet certain requirements. To apply for a visa, there are multiple steps to take before...
