Coronavirus and Immigration
Above all, prioritize your health over your immigration status. Here are updates about how the Coronavirus impacts immigration cases in the United States.
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March 18, 2020
Do These 3 Things After Your Oath Ceremony
After you become a U.S. citizen, you should apply for your passport, register to vote, and update your Social Security record. We will review how to do these three things in this blog post.
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March 11, 2020
Filing Taxes as an Undocumented Immigrant
To file taxes as an undocumented immigrant, you will first need to apply for an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) by subbmitting a W-7 to the IRS.
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February 26, 2020
Good Moral Character Update 2019
USCIS's new good moral character (GMC) guidelines refer to whether or not unlawful acts will prevent you from showing GMC when you apply for citizenship.
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February 11, 2020
Beware of Immigration Scams
Scams can not only take your money, but they can also hurt your chances of lawfully immigrating to the United States. Here are a few that have been reported by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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November 27, 2019
Visiting the United States
If you are planning a trip to the United States, you need to prepare your travel documents before you arrange your travel. Make sure your passport is up-to-date and confirm whether or not you need a visa for the duration of your stay.
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September 25, 2019
Deportation Process
The events outlined in this blog post represent the typical timeline for the detention and deportation process. Some, or all of these scenarios could apply to you if you are (1) picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or (2) if your case is referred to the immigration court.
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September 24, 2019
Getting Identification Cards as an Immigrant
To get a driver's license or state identification card (ID) in the United States, everyone must go to their local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). However, immigrants have certain rules and instructions they need to follow.
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September 16, 2019
Getting a Passport
Remember, you cannot get a United States passport until you are a United States citizen. Lawful permanent residents cannot get U.S. passports. If you claim to be a U.S. citizen before you actually are one, you become deportable.
August 19, 2019