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At a Glance Check eligibility. Complete Form N-400. Obtain two recent photographs. Send the application package with the correct fee. Relocating to a new state like California necessitates completing some administrative work, including obtaining a California driver’s license. This state-issued crede…
At a Glance Immediate family includes parents, children, siblings, and spouses, with varying definitions based on legal, cultural, and personal contexts. Impacts inheritance, immigration, and workplace rights; definition influences legal and cultural considerations. Extended family encompasses relat…
At a Glance: In summary, pet owners traveling to the United States can bring their dogs, cats, and certain other pets with them. Dogs and cats must have health certificates, be microchipped, and meet vaccination requirements. Other pets such as rabbits, ferrets, and reptiles may also be allowed, but…
At a Glance It is possible for U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old to petition for their parents to become U.S. citizens. Parents are considered “immediate relatives,” and there is no waiting list for their Green Card approval. However, there may be difficulties due to immigratio…
At a Glance: The July 2021 Visa Bulletin indicates that USCIS will accept employment-based Form I-485 applications next month. The bulletin provides updated cut-off dates for different employment-based visa categories. While most nations remain current, India and China see some movement in their cut…
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, introduced in 2012, provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization to eligible young immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. If you are considering applying for DACA, it is essential to understand…
At a Glance: Dual citizenship, or dual nationality, means being a citizen of two countries simultaneously, with rights and responsibilities in both. Advantages include freedom to work, study, and travel, eligibility for public benefits and green cards for family members, voting rights, and cultural …
At a Glance The EAGLE Act (HR 3648) aims to eliminate the per-country limit on employment-based immigrant visas. Proposes a nine-year transition period to phase out the limit and allocates reserved visas for lower admission states. Seeks to increase the per-country percentage of family-sponsored vis…
At a Glance: The MAVNI (Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest) program is a U.S. military recruitment program for immigrants and non-immigrants. Created in 2008, it allows eligible individuals to join the military and apply for U.S. citizenship without obtaining permanent residency firs…
At a Glance AB 60 licenses are driver’s licenses available to California residents who cannot provide proof of legal U.S. presence but meet DMV requirements and can demonstrate California residency. These licenses are particularly relevant for undocumented immigrants, allowing them to drive la…