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LEGAL

¿Cómo los inmigrantes ayudan a la economía de Estados Unidos?

Immigrants in the United States make up more than a third of the workforce in some industries. About 78 percent of the foreign-born population is of working age (18 – 64), and they make an important contribution to the U.S. economy, increasing productivity and size of the labor force.  The United States is a county […]

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Como inmigrante, ¿puedo unirme a las Fuerzas Armadas de los EE. UU.?

Immigrants may join the U.S. military between 17 – 39 years old and if they are naturalized U.S. citizens or have a valid green card. Applicants need to have a high school degree (or GED) and fulfill some requirements.  Requirements for enlistment: Currently, undocumented immigrants are barred from serving in any military branch. No program

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¿ Inmigrantes indocumentados pueden obtener una licencia de conducir?

The rules for undocumented immigrants to have a driver’s license are varying. Each state has its own rules and guidelines. We’ll help you answer significant questions about this topic and learn what undocumented immigrants need to do to obtain a driver’s license. Each state has a Department of Motor Vehicles (or DMV) and they are

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¿Cuál es la diferencia entre un inmigrante ilegal y un inmigrante indocumentado?

This is a very common question and can lead to misunderstandings. In this guide, you will learn what each one means and how to know the difference.  Your legal status as an immigrant in the United States is determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State. DHS works through USCIS

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¿Pueden los inmigrantes indocumentados pagar impuestos?

In 1996, the IRS created the ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) to allow foreign nationals and other individuals who are unable to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) to comply with U.S. tax laws. (LINK ITIN article) People who do not have lawful status can apply to obtain an ITIN. It is important to understand

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¿Cómo puede un inmigrante ilegal obtener un permiso de trabajo?

An illegal immigrant in the U.S. is a nonnative person who is not a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident. They are considered undocumented when their immigration status is not resolved, and because of that, they are not allowed to work in this country.  Non-citizens must fall into these three categories to be eligible to

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