Immigration Issues: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Immigrant Visa Number
In most cases, an immigration visa number is required to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Here's an overview of the process to obtain a visa number.
In most cases, an immigration visa number is required to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Here's an overview of the process to obtain a visa number.
U.S. Mayors Pass Resolutions
The U.S. Conference of Mayors pass important immigration resolutions during the 76th Annual Meeting.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors pass important immigration resolutions during the 76th Annual Meeting.
How Do I Check My Case Status?
How to check on the status of your immigration case online, through email, by phone, mail, or in person.
How to check on the status of your immigration case online, through email, by phone, mail, or in person.
Guide to Filing I-751
If your permanent residence status is conditional, you will need to petition the USCIS to remove the conditions before your green card expires. This step-by-step guide will give you the information you need to ready the packet for filing.
If your permanent residence status is conditional, you will need to petition the USCIS to remove the conditions before your green card expires. This step-by-step guide will give you the information you need to ready the packet for filing.
Legalizing Illegal Immigrants
Should the United States provide a path to legalization for illegal immigrants? The issue has been at the forefront of American politics for several years but the debate continues. What does a nation do with an estimated 10 to 20 million people residing in its country illegally?
Should the United States provide a path to legalization for illegal immigrants? The issue has been at the forefront of American politics for several years but the debate continues. What does a nation do with an estimated 10 to 20 million people residing in its country illegally?
Overview of Visa Types
Get a quick overview of the types of visas available and determine which one is right for you.
Get a quick overview of the types of visas available and determine which one is right for you.
Apply for an SSN
Find out how to apply for a Social Security number. Get some tips on what you can do as a new immigrant to make the Social Security number application process a little smoother.
Find out how to apply for a Social Security number. Get some tips on what you can do as a new immigrant to make the Social Security number application process a little smoother.
What Is Dual Citizenship?
Explanation of dual citizenship.
Explanation of dual citizenship.
Border Fence Pros and Cons
The purpose of the border fence is to tighten homeland security and prevent illegal immigration using a combination of physical barriers and high-tech "virtual" surveillance networks. This provides a quick-reading overview of the popular arguments for and against the border fence.
The purpose of the border fence is to tighten homeland security and prevent illegal immigration using a combination of physical barriers and high-tech "virtual" surveillance networks. This provides a quick-reading overview of the popular arguments for and against the border fence.
K1 Visa Process
The K1 fiance visa allows U.S. citizens a way to bring their foreign fiances to the United States to marry. After marriage, the foreign spouse applies for permanent residence and will be able to work and live permanently in the United States.
The K1 fiance visa allows U.S. citizens a way to bring their foreign fiances to the United States to marry. After marriage, the foreign spouse applies for permanent residence and will be able to work and live permanently in the United States.
Naturalization Requirement FAQ
Learn what is required to become a U.S. citizen.
Learn what is required to become a U.S. citizen.
How To Fill Out Form I-751
Learn how to complete each of the 7 sections of the I-751 form to remove conditions on your permanent residence.
Learn how to complete each of the 7 sections of the I-751 form to remove conditions on your permanent residence.
Student Visa Basics
An overview of F-1 and M-1 visas for foreign students.
An overview of F-1 and M-1 visas for foreign students.
Immigration Issues - Issues
An index of Issues for the Immigration Issues guide site.
An index of Issues for the Immigration Issues guide site.
Oath of Allegiance
The final step to becoming a U.S. citizen is taking the Oath of Allegiance. Find out what you are pledging when you declare your attachment to the United States and its Constitution.
The final step to becoming a U.S. citizen is taking the Oath of Allegiance. Find out what you are pledging when you declare your attachment to the United States and its Constitution.
Expedited Citizenship
The Immigration and Naturalization Act allows expedited citizenship processing for certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses stationed with them overseas.
The Immigration and Naturalization Act allows expedited citizenship processing for certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses stationed with them overseas.
Family-Based Immigration FAQ
An explanation of a popular immigrant visa category.
An explanation of a popular immigrant visa category.
Choose an Immigration Lawyer
Most people can handle immigration paperwork on their own, but some situations are more complicated and require legal assistance. If your case isn't straightforward or if you just want the comfort of letting a professional handle the process, these 5 tips will help you choose an immigration lawyer that's right for you.
Most people can handle immigration paperwork on their own, but some situations are more complicated and require legal assistance. If your case isn't straightforward or if you just want the comfort of letting a professional handle the process, these 5 tips will help you choose an immigration lawyer that's right for you.
Immigrant vs Nonimmigrant Visa
Explanation of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas as defined by the U.S. Department of State.
Explanation of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas as defined by the U.S. Department of State.
Visa Waiver Program FAQ
Definition of the program and a list of participating countries.
Definition of the program and a list of participating countries.
What Is an ITIN?
Find out who needs an ITIN and how to apply for one.
Find out who needs an ITIN and how to apply for one.
Port of Entry Tips
You have your visa and you are headed for the U.S. There's one more step to take before you can enter the country: border control. Get information on what to expect when you arrive at a port of entry.
You have your visa and you are headed for the U.S. There's one more step to take before you can enter the country: border control. Get information on what to expect when you arrive at a port of entry.
Driver's License
This state-issued piece of identification allows you to operate a motor vehicle and acts as a common form of ID. Find out how to get licensed.
This state-issued piece of identification allows you to operate a motor vehicle and acts as a common form of ID. Find out how to get licensed.
Immigration Issues - Articles
An index of Articles for the Immigration Issues guide site.
An index of Articles for the Immigration Issues guide site.
Immigration Issues - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Immigration Issues guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Immigration Issues guide site.
Immigration Issues - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Immigration Issues guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Immigration Issues guide site.