Explore in-depth resources on maintaining a lawful presence for immigration purposes, including articles and video interviews with immigration attorneys. Understand how continuous residence impacts eligibility for naturalization and how it is defined under U.S. immigration law. Access detailed legal glossary definitions and expert insights to navigate the complexities of immigration requirements.
As of January 2025, USCIS has TPS designations for 17 countries. Eligibility depends on nationality and meeting all TPS requirements, and renewal is done by timely re-registering during the USCIS window (typically filing Form I-821 and, if needed, Form I-765 for work authorization). This article lists the designated countries and explains the step-by-step TPS renewal […]
You can become a U.S. citizen through naturalization by filing Form N-400 and meeting key requirements like 5 years of permanent residence (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen), good moral character, and passing English and civics tests. USCIS will schedule biometrics and an interview before an oath ceremony. This article explains eligibility,
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As of January 2025, DACA grants eligible applicants 2 years of deferred action and work authorization per approval. Eligibility generally requires arrival before age 16, continuous U.S. residence since June 15, 2007, and meeting education/military and criminal-history rules. This article explains current DACA rules, eligibility, filing basics, and the latest legal and policy developments. The
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