Immigration Blog Articles, News, and Guides from File Right

I’m 30 years old and I’m embarrassed to say I have never been able to vote. I’m politically and civically active, but because of my immigration status I’ve never had this right. For most of my adult life, I’ve been an undocumented immigrant. My immigrant story, my American story, is

Introduction Planning to travel to Europe this summer?  Learn about the ETIAS travel requirement and how it can impact your travel plans. Having a US passport allows visa-free travel to many European countries. However, now you must apply for travel authorization from the ETIAS before visiting. With this short guide,

Introduction  In 2024, the US Department of State refused 2,497,104 B1/B2 Visa applications. Are you planning to travel to the US on a B1/B2 visitor visa but unsure what to expect? It is normal for you to feel lost while finalising your travel plans to the US. The US government

Introduction If your child was born outside the US, they can still secure their US citizenship, even if they don’t have a US birth certificate. Consular Report of Birth Abroad is the key to proving your child’s US citizenship, getting a citizenship certificate, and a US passport. Want to know

Introduction Filing your green card application to become a lawful permanent resident of the US is a significant milestone in every immigrant’s journey. For many, this process presents new challenges, along with the opportunity to work and reside in the US while maintaining a permanent resident status.   If you plan

Introduction In FY2023, 1,173,000 immigrants received green cards, with approximately 64% receiving a green card based on a family relationship with a US citizen or LPR. Congratulations on your decision to start a new life in the US with your spouse! You can sponsor your spouse’s marriage-based green card as

Introduction There are 85,000 visas available for the H-1B program each fiscal year! For certain specialty occupations, US-based employers and companies can sponsor and temporarily employ foreign workers, bringing them to the US on an H-1B Visa. Like many other visas, there is a specific annual limit on the number

Introduction Do you have an immigration query or question about your USCIS processing time or case status? It might be a good idea to contact USCIS to resolve your queries. If you are confused about how to contact USCIS and the best route or method for your case, this guide

Foreign nationals who live in the United States legally understand how confusing it is to submit paperwork to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To make matters worse, some of their forms have similar names. For example, Forms N-400 and N-600 may appear similar. There is one main difference between

Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test & Interview DVD To become a naturalized citizen of the United States, there are specific steps that you must complete with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For example, you will need to pass both the civics and English portions of the citizenship test and