At a Glance DACA holders in the U.S. contribute billions in taxes for benefits they do not receive. With an average salary of $36,231, they pay $8,695 per year in taxes, resulting in a total income tax contribution of $6.1 billion annually. Despite paying for tax benefits like Social Security and Me…
Every year, millions of noncitizens become permanent residents of the United States. They get the privilege of staying and working in America for a certain period. Like other immigration processes, this requires filing paperwork with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in…
At a Glance Derived citizens acquire their citizenship through their parents’ naturalization. If at least one parent is a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalization), children under 18 can obtain citizenship through them, regardless of whether the child is born inside or outside the U.S. The pro…
Are you the child of a U.S. citizen but perhaps you’re unsure whether you can get citizenship yourself? Or maybe your child’s other parent is a U.S. citizen but your living outside the U.S., so you’re wondering whether they still qualify to be a citizen themselves. The good news is…
Deportation decisions are made by judges at Immigration Courts. While some are final decisions, others can be challenged, and if possible, overturned. In such cases, Form EOIR-26 is used. But who can file this form, and how? In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about EOIR-26. W…
At a Glance: The main difference between a Real ID and an Enhanced ID is that an Enhanced ID can be used for entering the US by land and sea without a passport. The Enhanced ID also costs $30 more than a Real ID. Real IDs are compliant in all 50 states, while Enhanced IDs […]
At a Glance: An Affidavit of Support is a letter attesting to the legitimacy of a marriage and is required to remove the conditions on a green card obtained through marriage. It should include the person’s full name, relationship to the couple, how they know the couple, and details about their…
No matter if you are sending money to yourself or your family, sometimes it might be rather difficult to send that money quickly. Bank transfers take ages, particularly when you are sending different currencies, which is why you may want something that can help solve the problem much faster. In this…
If you’re changing your location when there’s a case pending in your name in the Board of Immigration Appeals, then you’ve got a job to do. You must inform the correct agency about your location change. This is done by form EOIR 33. In this article, we’ll explain who needs and need not fill out [&he…
At a Glance U.S. citizens, by birth or naturalization, have obligations to the United States. Obligations include supporting and defending the Constitution, staying informed, participating in the democratic process, and obeying laws. Citizenship responsibilities also involve respecting others’…