If you are not a U.S. citizen by birth or did not acquire/derive U.S. citizenship automatically after birth, you may still be eligible to become a citizen through the naturalization process. Eligible persons use the “Application for Naturalization” (Form N-400) to apply for naturalization. Persons who acquired citizenship from parent(s) while under 18 years of
Approximately 140,000 immigrant visas are available each fiscal year for aliens (and their spouses and children) who seek to immigrate based on their job skills. If you have the right combination of skills, education, and/or work experience and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to live permanently in the United States. The five employment-based
If you wish to pursue full-time academic or vocational studies in the United States, you may be eligible for one of two nonimmigrant student categories. The “F” category is for academic students and the “M” is for vocational students. To learn more, please see the Students and Exchange Visitors page on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement website.
If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires. If you remain in the United States longer than authorized, you may be barred from returning and/or you
If you want to change the purpose of your visit while in the United States, you (or in some cases your employer) must file a request with USCIS on the appropriate form before your authorized stay expires. For instance, if you arrived here as a tourist but want to become a student, you must submit
Download Form N-400 (614KB PDF) Download Instructions for Form N-400 (242KB PDF) Download Document Checklist, Current Fees, Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet (1KB PDF) Download Naturalization Requirements Information (1KB PDF) Download Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (1KB PDF) Purpose of Form : To apply for U.S. citizenship. Number of Pages : Form 10; Instructions 8. Edition
Download Form I-485 (272KB PDF) Download Instructions for Form I-485 (253KB PDF) Download Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (1KB PDF) Purpose of Form : To apply to adjust your status to that of a permanent resident of the United States. Number of Pages : Form 6; Instructions 11 Edition Date : 01/18/11; (11/23/10, 11/08/10;
In order for you to come to the United States lawfully as a nonimmigrant to work temporarily in the United States your prospective employer must generally file a nonimmigrant petition on your behalf with USCIS1. The main nonimmigrant temporary worker classifications are listed in the table below. For more information about the filing requirements for
United States (U.S.) visa policy permits citizens of certain countries to travel to the U.S. without a visa, when they meet certain requirements, under U.S. laws. Overview – What is the Visa Waiver Program? The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of 36 participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or
Congress did not give USCIS legal authority to change a person’s name when that person naturalizes. Therefore, there are only two ways that USCIS can issue your Certificate of Naturalization under a new name: 1. If you present proof that you have already changed your name according to the legal requirements that apply to persons