Immigration FAQs - Page 9

If your immigration application was denied, you have the right to file an appeal. An appeal asks another authoritative body to review and reconsider your application. You need to know what documents you should present at an immigration appeal hearing to build an effective appeals case. The required documents will...

An immigration appeal involves many moving parts and a plethora of documentation, each of which will have its own filing deadline. Together, these deadlines form the timeline for an immigration appeal. An appeal starts with filing the required forms, which typically have a 30-day filing deadline. However, certain documents can...

Your green card number is the number assigned to you by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when you receive your lawful permanent resident (LPR) approval. USCIS uses this number to track your case and identify you in their system. In fact, you may hear it referred to as...

English is the most common language in the United States. Generally speaking, you must be able to speak, read, and write in English to become a US citizen. Spending time with people who understand English, reading material written in English, and writing in English can help to prepare you for...

No, you do not need to know the national anthem for your naturalization test. However, the officer conducting your exam might ask you the name of the US national anthem. In addition, the national anthem may be performed at your naturalization ceremony, so it can be helpful to learn it...

Yes, asylum seekers can enter the United States, but they must meet specific requirements. You have to be at a port of entry or have been in the US for less than a year to apply for asylum.  You might seek asylum because you fear persecution or faced persecution in...