Some people who come to the United States opt to retain their permanent residence status, but others may decide to become naturalized permanent citizens. There are very significant differences between these, so it’s critical to understand them. Permanent residents...
Children born in another country may get U.S. citizenship at birth, or after birth but before age 18. This is applicable to children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen. However, there are certain requirements: Citizenship for children born in wedlock ...
The journey to becoming a citizen of the United States often begins with obtaining a visa. This could be a work, student or family-based visa. The type of visa depends on the individual’s circumstances and reasons for coming to the U.S. Further, the process carries on...
When someone originally from another country decides to settle in Louisiana or another part of the United States, they may arrive with several goals in mind. In addition to finding employment and a place to live, taking the oath of naturalization might also be a...
At some point, you may have thought your days of studying for tests was long behind you. However, if you have decided to go through the naturalization process to become a citizen of the United States, you have a few more tests to prepare for. One that many find...
Going through the immigration process means spending a lot of time waiting for answers. These already long wait times are expected to get even longer as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services plans to furlough nearly 70% of its workforce. The agency will...
Becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States is a long and hard journey. Actually getting that U.S. citizenship usually feels like a conclusive end to things, but a lot of people overlook something very important -- actually getting proof. Naturalized citizens...
Coming to the United States is often the first step for immigrants who have a much greater goal in mind -- becoming a citizen. However, wait times for citizenship applications are currently much longer than they used to be. With the process taking up to two years in...
Becoming a citizen is a monumental achievement for Louisiana immigrants. However, it is not always an easy path, and many find they are met with unexpected hurdles. The U.S. government recently announced that it will spend as much as $10 million to make the process a...
Becoming a citizen of the United States is a decision that immigrants put a lot of time, energy and thought into. There is no doubt that applying for citizenship is a monumental step. However, before starting the process, applicants in Louisiana must meet several...