If you have lived in Pennsylvania on a green card for several years and intend to stay in the United States, pursuing the path toward becoming a U.S. citizen is probably on your mind. Becoming a naturalized citizen has a specific process that all applicants should...

Immigrants with green cards living in Pennsylvania can live pretty normal lives. Many are married and have families, have jobs, own property and others may not know they are not U.S. citizens. While married permanent residents can live fairly normal lives there are...

If you are an immigrant currently based in Pennsylvania, you are probably looking forward to achieving the American dream. However, that dream may fade if you didn’t undergo inspection when you entered the country. It’s important to know what can happen if you enter...

A green card is a substantial upgrade from a visa. A visa lets you legally enter the country and stay temporarily. With a green card, you become a permanent resident. Your risk of removal from the country goes down substantially. Your opportunities will also increase...

The "American Dream" is known worldwide because America is regarded as a place of freedom and opportunity. However, in order to fully embrace that dream, an individual typically must become an American citizen. Thankfully, residents of all states, including...

Those in Pennsylvania who have an immigration matter may be able to request expedited processing. Normally, the immigration process is known for being slow. However, there are reasons that could get USCIS to address your issue more quickly. They may not always grant...

For most, the United States immigration process can be a complex, frustrating experience. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes on their immigration paperwork that can lead to delays or rejections from the USCIS. There are countless reasons a family could face...

One of the requirements for United States citizenship is for an immigrant first to become a lawful permanent resident. Often, permanent residents are referred to as holders of green cards. If the person retains his permanent resident status for the required number of...

There are many standards you have to meet to become a naturalized citizen. You have to enter the country legally through employment, family-sponsored immigration or even asylum. You then need to remain in the country without any major criminal mistakes while waiting...

Many individuals who are citizens of foreign countries have lived in Pennsylvania for many years as holders of green cards or work visas. For a variety of reasons, they now want to pursue full-fledged citizenship. The procedure for doing so may seem very intimidating,...