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Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is the form used by lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to apply for U.S. citizenship. You may be eligible to apply if you have held a green card for at least 5 years (or 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen), have maintained continuous residence and physical presence in the United States, can demonstrate good moral character, and can pass the English language and U.S. civics tests. Becoming a U.S. citizen through the N-400 process gives you the right to vote, obtain a U.S. passport, and access additional benefits and protections.
Removal of Conditions is the process of converting a 2-year conditional green card into a 10-year permanent green card. If you received your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen and were married less than two years at the time of approval, you must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions, within the 90-day period before your card expires.
H-1B is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations, such as IT, engineering, medicine, and finance. To qualify, applicants typically must have at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, and the employer must demonstrate that the position requires specialized knowledge. Most H-1B visas are subject to an annual lottery, with registrations typically opening in March. If selected, the employer can then file the petition with USCIS. Some employers, like universities and nonprofit research organizations, are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round.
Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), certain immigrant spouses, children, and parents of abusive U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) can self-petition for a green card without the abuser’s knowledge. Both men and women may qualify if they have suffered abuse or extreme cruelty. VAWA provides a confidential path to lawful permanent residency and protections from further harm.
Consular Processing is the procedure for applying for a U.S. green card from outside the United States through a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country. You may use this process if you are abroad and have an approved immigrant petition, such as a family- or employment-based petition. Once USCIS approves your petition, the National Visa Center (NVC) schedules an interview at the U.S. consulate, where you will provide required documents, and complete a visa interview.
The EAD allows certain non-U.S. citizens to work legally in the United States while their immigration application is pending.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is granted to individuals from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions that make returning unsafe. TPS allows beneficiaries to live and work legally in the U.S. for a designated period.
Yes, H-1B workers can change employers, but the new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS.
An EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment-based green card option that allows individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability to self-petition without a U.S. employer. To qualify, you must show that your work is in the national interest of the United States, meaning it benefits the country significantly.
Yes. Most applicants for U.S. citizenship must pass an English test (reading, writing, and speaking) and a civics test on U.S. history and government as part of the naturalization process. Some applicants may qualify for exceptions or waivers based on age and time as a permanent resident. Preparing for these tests is a key step in successfully completing the N-400 process.
If your green card is lost, stolen, or damaged, you must file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, with USCIS. Replacing your green card ensures you can continue to prove your lawful permanent resident status, travel, and work legally in the U.S. USCIS processes the application, and you will receive a new card once approved.