Earning a green card is not for the faint hearted. There is often a light at the end of the arduous process to receiving a green card, which is the stepping stone to achieving permanent residence in the United States. Green card holders are often eligible for a...
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Naturalization/Citizenship
Becoming a naturalized citizen
Everyone has different reasons for coming to Colorado from another country. Yours may have been to pursue new professional or academic opportunities, to be closer to family and friends, or because you simply like the area. Whatever your reasons, after remaining here...
What should you expect on the naturalization test?
When living in Colorado and seeking citizenship or naturalization, there are certain processes that you have to go through. One of the many hurdles you will face is the naturalization test, which can determine whether or not you are able to become a naturalized...
What are common types of work visas?
You may have a work opportunity waiting for you somewhere in Colorado. Because of that, you may want to know more about work visas. How do you obtain them? What are the requirements? How long do they last, and do you qualify? The most popular type of temporary work...
Have you fulfilled your duties to become a US citizen?
When you left your native country and obtained a green card to live in the U.S. as a permanent resident, you may have decided to leave your plans uncertain. Perhaps you left family in your homeland, or you wanted to see if your search for employment would be...
Is your Temporary Protected Status scheduled to end?
If you are in the country under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), you may be concerned about the recent news coverage announcing the end of TPS designations for certain countries. There is a great deal of fear in the air, and you may be confused about what to believe...
The impact of money on naturalization rates
Colorado naturalized citizens may have rights that permanent residents and other non-citizen immigrants do not. For instance, they are allowed to vote, may have greater access to jobs and may be able to sponsor family members looking to live in the country as well....
What does it mean to be a citizen of the United States?
Undoubtedly, you had your reasons for deciding to come to the United States. You wanted a better or different life, and decided to settle here in Colorado. You got your green card, maybe got married and have settled into your life here. Now, as you reach the time...
U.S. Citizenship test: 5 Common questions
In the last decade, the United States has welcomed over 6.6 million citizens through the process of naturalization. Immigrants seeking citizenship must first meet several requirements such as living in the United States as a permanent resident for five years, being...
Trump causing spike in Latino naturalization applications
This week, the New York Times reported on a spike in naturalization applications from Latino immigrants in Colorado and nationwide. Many applicants say they are motivated to become citizens in time for this year's presidential election, so they can vote against Donald...