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What are some common reasons why US citizenship applications are denied?

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  If you have  US Citizenship , you can sponsor your relatives, get more government benefits, be protected from  deportation defense ,  work permits , and claim the rights and responsibilities of native-born citizens, such as voting. The N-400, Application for Naturalization is a 21-page form you must complete to apply for  US citizenship . It verifies that you are at least 18 years old and a lawful permanent citizen of the US. It also asks for contact information and information on physical disabilities, residence, employment and educational history, time outside of the United States, family members, and more. Here are some commons reasons why  US citizenship  applications get denied. Not meeting standards for “Good Moral Character.” As per the USCIS rule, you need to show Good Moral Character or GMC during the five years immediately preceding your application for naturalization and up to the time of the Oath of Allegiance. Remember to conduct before...

Top 5 green cards application mistakes to avoid

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  According to a study, more than 1 million people apply for  visas  and  green cards  every year to get  legal residency  in the United States. The green card applications include a lot of paperwork for the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and it also means a lot of mistakes. Mistakes can lead to delays and even rejections. Here is the list of the most common reasons why green card applications get rejected. Missing forms in your application A green card form is not one form that you fill out and present to the US government . It is not that easy. The application is a complex web of about 8 to 12 different government forms and various supporting documents. Missing some of the necessary forms is an easy way to slow things down for your application. In many cases, you can submit all of the forms required for the US government simultaneously. It is called a concurrent filing. But ensure that you don’t miss any of the required forms, or yo...

What is the difference between Visas and Green Cards?

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What Are Visas? Visas are a document prepared by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), which gives someone the right to present themselves at a U.S. boundary or port of entry and attempt entry. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the border or airport makes the final decision whether to allow someone into the country or not. Nonetheless, having a visa is a good indication that entry will be permitted. An immigrant visa lets a person become a permanent citizen immediately upon U.S. entry; they will receive a green card soon after that. A non-immigrant visa is only temporary, which means a person cannot live as a legal residency in the country. The person will need to leave by the date shown on the 1-94 that he/she is issued at entry. What Are Green Cards? Green cards are used for the plastic photo ID card that someone receives upon becoming a U.S. lawful permanent resident. It includes cases where the person recently entered the U.S. using an immigrant visa and cases where ...