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Boy sitting on his father's shoulders, proudly holding an American flag like a cape, symbolizing hope and U.S. citizenship for immigrant children.

Boy sitting on his father's shoulders, proudly holding an American flag like a cape, symbolizing hope and U.S. citizenship for immigrant children.

DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP FOR LPR CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENS

If you are a U.S. citizen and have children under the age of 18 years old living in the United States who are LPRs living in ...

Tanya Powers

Jan 26, 20221 min read

Close-up of a man's hands holding a small American flag and a “Congratulations on Becoming a U.S. Citizen” booklet, symbolizing the completion of the naturalization process and the achievement of U.S. citizenship.

Close-up of a man's hands holding a small American flag and a “Congratulations on Becoming a U.S. Citizen” booklet, symbolizing the completion of the naturalization process and the achievement of U.S. citizenship.

OVERVIEW OF THE NATURALIZATION PROCESS AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident applies for and is granted U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizenship is a ...

Tanya Powers

Jan 19, 20223 min read

Close-up image of a dictionary page highlighting the word “bona fide,” symbolizing the Bona Fide Determination (BFD) process used by USCIS to grant work authorization and deferred action to certain U-visa petitioners.

Close-up image of a dictionary page highlighting the word “bona fide,” symbolizing the Bona Fide Determination (BFD) process used by USCIS to grant work authorization and deferred action to certain U-visa petitioners.

U-VISA PETITIONERS – BONA FIDE DETERMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

The U visa is available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or ...

Tanya Powers

Jan 12, 20222 min read

Looking down at a man’s polished dress shoes standing on pavement marked with multiple arrows pointing in different directions, symbolizing alternative visa options when not selected in the H-1B lottery.

Looking down at a man’s polished dress shoes standing on pavement marked with multiple arrows pointing in different directions, symbolizing alternative visa options when not selected in the H-1B lottery.

MY H-1B REGISTRATION WASN’T SELECTED THIS YEAR — NOW WHAT?

The H-1B visa category allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals performing work in a “specialty occupation.” This typically requires ..

Tanya Powers

Jan 7, 20223 min read

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