Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are Your Rights When Interacting With Border Patrol Agents?
Every immigrant will, at one point or another, need to interact with Border Patrol agents. By being aware of their rights, immigrants can avoid potential problems and make these interactions go smoothly. What Are Border Patrol Agents? The U.S. Border Patrol is a division of the United States Customs and Border Protection agency. A… Read More »
What Happens When A Legal Immigrant Is Caught With An Illegal Firearm?
When a legal immigrant is caught with an illegal firearm, they can face several penalties. Each one of these penalties can, and will, affect this immigrant’s future in the United States. What Are The Penalties For An Immigrant Who Is Caught With An Illegal Firearm? A variety of penalties exist for an immigrant who… Read More »
How Can You Report A Change Of Address To The USCIS?
Every single legal immigrant must, when living within the United States, report a change of address to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. A failure to report a change of address can, and will, lead to penalties. But, by being aware of how to report a change of address, these penalties can be… Read More »
What Is Denaturalization?
Even though naturalization is permanent, in many ways, citizenship can still be taken away. By being aware of how this can happen, it’s easier to prevent denaturalization from occurring. What Is Denaturalization? The term “naturalization” refers to the following: conferring United States citizenship upon someone who, at that time, lacks United States citizenship. Every… Read More »
Does A Green Card Protect You From Deportation?
A green card allows foreign citizens to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. Even though those with a green card are considered “permanent residents” of the United States, this doesn’t necessarily mean that those who hold a green card cannot be deported. Can You Still Be Deported If You… Read More »
Can You Become A U.S. Citizen Through Marriage?
A foreign spouse who marries a U.S. citizen can live in the United States and become a United States. Before they can do so, though, they must meet a series of requirements and go through a set of immigration processes. Can You Get A Green Card Through Marriage? When a United States citizen marries… Read More »
What Are The Requirements For Becoming A Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, there are certain requirements every applicant must satisfy. Applicants who satisfy these requirements can then go through the naturalization process. By being aware of these requirements, and the process of naturalization, becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is much easier. What Are The Requirements For Becoming A Naturalized U.S…. Read More »
How Can You Sponsor Your Siblings For A Green Card?
Every U.S. citizen has the ability to sponsor their siblings for a green card. By sponsoring their siblings, they can help their siblings obtain a green card and, then, live in the United States. What Are The Requirements For Sponsoring Your Siblings? In order to sponsor their siblings for a green card, every U.S…. Read More »
How Do You Renew A Green Card?
Every permanent resident will, at one point or another, need to renew their green card. To accomplish this task, there is a specific renewal process that must be followed. By being familiar with the renewal process, the act of renewing a green card becomes much easier. How Do You Renew A Green Card? Right… Read More »
How Much Does It Cost For A Permanent Resident To Become A U.S. Citizen?
Every permanent resident possesses the ability to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. But, for a permanent resident to do so, they must meet certain criteria and, then, pay the appropriate fees. By being aware of these fees, becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen becomes much easier. What Are The Fees For Becoming A U.S. Citizen? … Read More »