How To Live In Another Country Without Being Deported
Failing to fill out the proper forms and make the necessary
legal steps can really backfire on you - you could get fired or
even deported if you don't follow the rules. Many people fail to
do this and as a result how long they have lived within the
country may come into question. If this happens and they have no
documentation to back it up, they might be deported.
1. The I- 485 Form
You can't apply for citizenship without first getting a status
of a permanent resident. What you are really looking for is a
green card, but in order to get that you need to fill out
several forms for the USCIS. The sooner you do this the better.
Getting this far is a true accomplishment - there is almost
nothing the government can do to deport you at this stage.
2. Your Rights If You Have A Green Card
- You have the right to live in the country and not be deported
- If you leave the country, you can come back in simply by
presenting your identification - You may be employed in any work
that is legal - You may participate in local elections
3. Citizenship In A Nutshell
In order to get your full citizenship, you must have lived in
the country for five years without exiting the country. In
Canada the terms are more lenient - you can exit the country for
a whole year if you like as long as three out of the last four
years you spent inside the country.
4. Special Rules For Immigration
If you get married to a citizen or a permanent resident, your
legal status can be upgraded to that same level. In order to do
this, you must fill out a form and offer a photocopy of your
marriage certificate. If you have lived continuously in the U.S.
since any time in without leaving the country, you may be
awarded citizenship automatically. If you are fleeing a war-
torn country and seek protection or refugee status, you can
often - but not always - be granted safe immigration to the
country.
About the author:
For more great immigration related articles and resources check
out http://immigrationplanet.info
legal steps can really backfire on you - you could get fired or
even deported if you don't follow the rules. Many people fail to
do this and as a result how long they have lived within the
country may come into question. If this happens and they have no
documentation to back it up, they might be deported.
1. The I- 485 Form
You can't apply for citizenship without first getting a status
of a permanent resident. What you are really looking for is a
green card, but in order to get that you need to fill out
several forms for the USCIS. The sooner you do this the better.
Getting this far is a true accomplishment - there is almost
nothing the government can do to deport you at this stage.
2. Your Rights If You Have A Green Card
- You have the right to live in the country and not be deported
- If you leave the country, you can come back in simply by
presenting your identification - You may be employed in any work
that is legal - You may participate in local elections
3. Citizenship In A Nutshell
In order to get your full citizenship, you must have lived in
the country for five years without exiting the country. In
Canada the terms are more lenient - you can exit the country for
a whole year if you like as long as three out of the last four
years you spent inside the country.
4. Special Rules For Immigration
If you get married to a citizen or a permanent resident, your
legal status can be upgraded to that same level. In order to do
this, you must fill out a form and offer a photocopy of your
marriage certificate. If you have lived continuously in the U.S.
since any time in without leaving the country, you may be
awarded citizenship automatically. If you are fleeing a war-
torn country and seek protection or refugee status, you can
often - but not always - be granted safe immigration to the
country.
About the author:
For more great immigration related articles and resources check
out http://immigrationplanet.info
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