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Extend Your Stay by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services . 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 may be removed

(deported) from the United States. Check the date. Arrival-Departure Record, to

determine the date your authorized stay expires. We recommend that you apply to

extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires.

You may apply to extend your stay if:

◆ You were lawfully admitted into the United States with a nonimmigrant visa
◆ Your nonimmigrant visa status remains valid
◆ You have not committed any crimes that make you ineligible for a visa
◆ You have not violated the conditions of your admission
◆ Your passport is valid and will remain valid for the duration of your stay

You may not apply to extend your stay if you were admitted to the United States in the

following categories:

◆ Visa Waiver Program
◆ Crew member (D nonimmigrant visa)
◆ In transit through the United States (C nonimmigrant visa)
◆ In transit through the United States without a visa (TWOV)
◆ Fiancé of a U.S. citizen or dependent of a fiancé (K nonimmigrant visa)
◆ Informant (and accompanying family) on terrorism or organized crime (S nonimmigrant

visa)

For information on how to apply, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
http://PhillipKimLaw.com/

Information for Employers and Employees by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

Employers must verify that an individual whom they plan to employ or continue to

employ in the United States is authorized to accept employment in the United States.

For more information about the employment authorization verification process, Please

Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
http://PhillipKimLaw.com/

As an employer, you may require the services of a foreign national to work at your

company or business. If the individual is already a permanent resident (green card

holder), you may hire that individual, but you must comply with the employment

verification requirements.

If the alien is not already a permanent resident, you will need to file a petition so that

the individual may obtain the appropriate immigrant or nonimmigrant classification. You

may chose to file an immigrant petition (permanent) or a nonimmigrant petition

(temporary) on behalf of that employee. Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
provide information on how to petition and the different eligibility categories.

Employees

No alien may accept employment in the United States unless they have been authorized

to do so. Some aliens, such as those who have been admitted as permanent residents,

granted asylum or refugee status, or admitted in work-related nonimmigrant

classifications, may have employment authorization as a direct result of their immigration

status. Other aliens may need to apply individually for employment authorization.

There are many ways in which a person may be able to work in the United States. You

may seek an immigration classification that permits you to live and work in the United

States permanently or temporarily. In most instances, your employer or potential

employer must petition for you. You will find more information about coming to the

United States to work temporarily or permanently and the many different eligibility

categories for working in the United States.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
http://PhillipKimLaw.com/

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Citizenship

The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world.

America values the contributions of immigrants who continue to enrich this country and

preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.

Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in an individual

’s life. If you decide to apply to become a U.S. citizen, you will be showing your

commitment to the United States and your loyalty to its Constitution. In return, you are

rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of U.S. citizenship.

You may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth. Individuals who are born in

the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and individuals

born in certain territories or outlying possessions of the United States are citizens at

birth. Also, individuals born outside the United States may be citizens at birth if their

parent or parents were citizens at the time of birth and other requirements are met.

Additionally, you may become a U.S. citizen after birth either through your parents,

known as “derived” or “acquired” citizenship, or by applying for naturalization on your

own.

Citizenship Through Naturalization
Generally, permanent residents (green card holders) age 18 or older who meet all

eligibility requirements for naturalization. Application for Naturalization. For more

information, see the “Citizenship ” link to the top.

Citizenship Through Parents
If eligible, you can “acquire” or “derive” U.S. citizenship through a qualifying U.S. citizen

parent(s). For more information, see the “Citizenship ” link to the top.

The Naturalization Test
Most naturalization applicants are required to take a test on English, and U.S. history and

government. We provide resources to help you prepare. For more information, Please

Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
http://PhillipKimLaw.com/

Citizenship for Military Members and Dependents
Members and veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents may be eligible for

special naturalization provisions. See the “Greencards” link to the top.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
http://PhillipKimLaw.com/

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Are you eligible to apply for naturalization?

Before you apply for naturalization, you must meet a few requirements.
Depending on your situation, there are different requirements that may apply to you.
However, generally, an applicant for naturalization must:

• Be a lawful permanent resident (have a “green card”).
• Demonstrate continuous permanent residence in the United States for at least 5 years.
(In some cases, this may be 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen.)
• Show that you have been physically present in the United States for 30 months.
(In some cases, this may be 18 months if you are married to a U.S. citizen.)
• Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you claim residence.
Before applying for naturalization please keep in mind that if you have a parent that was a U.S. citizen, either by birth or naturalization, before you turned 18 years old, you may have a claim to citizenship.
These are general guidelines that do not apply to every applicant. For more information on these requirements, please visit :
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
http://PhillipKimLaw.com/

Do you support the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution and
are you willing to swear an oath to the United States?

You must be willing to support and defend the United States and its Constitution.
You declare your “attachment” or loyalty to the United States and the Constitution when you take the Oath of Allegiance at your naturalization ceremony.
You become a U.S. citizen after you take the Oath of Allegiance.

Are you a man between the ages of 18 and 26?

If you are a man between the ages of 18 and 26, you must register for the Selective Service and provide proof of your registration to USCIS. If you are 26 or older but under the age of 31, you must provide proof that you registered with the Selective Service when you were required to do so.
If you were required to register and did not, you must bring to your interview both a written statement explaining why you did not register and a letter from the Selective Service System indicating your status. For more information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
http://PhillipKimLaw.com/

Have you ever been married, divorced, widowed, or had your name legally changed?

If yes, bring a copy of your marriage certificate, your divorce or annulment decree, or the death certificate of your former spouse. If you changed your name through a court, bring a copy of the court decree that legally changed your name. Also, if your current spouse was married before, bring evidence of the termination of your spouse’s prior marriage(s). Failing to show proof of your current marital status or legal name may delay your case.

This fact sheet attempts to simplify the naturalization eligibility requirements and list of documents that can be asked for during the naturalization interview. This fact sheet references the most commonly used documents, but is not an all-inclusive list. A USCIS Officer may ask for additional information and documents
that are not included in this fact sheet. For additional information on applying for naturalization, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
http://PhillipKimLaw.com/

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