By Topic: Citizenship

Green Card Stamp – U.S. Passport

Posted on August 26, 2011 | Author: Ann L. Lipson
Immigration Law Category: Citizenship, Family-based Immigration Law, International Adoption, Marriage and Family Green Cards

Green card temporary stamp on U.S. passports  – don’t believe what they say! Our two adopted children clients from Angola were approved for their green cards yesterday. This was a very happy event given how difficult it had been to assemble all of the correct documents from Africa. We immediately made an INFOPASS appointment with… read more

Green Cards: Citizenship Application After Divorce

Posted on October 27, 2010 | Author: Ann L. Lipson
Immigration Law Category: Citizenship, Marriage and Family Green Cards

Green card was based on marriage ? Applying for citizenship  – even after divorce. There seems to be a new trend at USCIS in cases where the underlying green card was based on marriage but where the citizenship application is being filed after five years because the marriage ended in divorce. We know that when… read more

Benefits of U.S. Citizenship

Posted on March 10, 2010 | Author: Ann L. Lipson
Immigration Law Category: Citizenship

Now that you have successfully obtained permanent resident status, or the green card, we would like to highlight for you the benefits of naturalizing as a U.S. citizen. Remember that unlike citizenship, a green card is a privilege and not a right and can be taken away from you for various reasons. Added Security United… read more