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Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Why We Need An International Dual Citizenship Day
Caramel apples, financial fraud and donkeys all have a national day of celebration. Why not dual citizenship, too?
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Oct 5, 20224 min read
How to “Pass” a Marriage-Based Green Card Interview
Thorough preparation for the interview can make the difference between an approval and a denial.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Oct 1, 20223 min read
Why You Should Get a U.S. Passport Card
Even with the travel limitation, the U.S. passport card is an underestimated tool for freedom of movement for at least three reasons...
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 30, 20223 min read
How to Get an FBI Background Check When You’re Abroad
Getting an FBI background check by mail is the least convenient way, but if you're outside the U.S., it's likely your only choice.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 29, 20226 min read
Legal Opinion Letter for Immigrants Facing Charges in California
Many U.S. states allow defendants in criminal proceedings to get a legal opinion letter to inform the court of immigration consequences.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 28, 20225 min read
8 Important Tips for a U.S. Visa Interview
8 Practical Tips for a U.S. Visa Interview
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 21, 20221 min read
How to Easily Request a U.S. Naturalization Petition Record from NARA
You can apply for a naturalization petition record from the U.S. National Records Archive (“NARA”). This can be useful for certain European
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Second Citizenship With NO Residency Requirement
There is no residency requirement whatsoever for the vast majority of the citizenship by descent programs referenced. Eponymous citizenship
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Aug 13, 20222 min read
Medical Exam (I-693) Instructions for Adjustment of Status
If you’re applying for adjustment of status, you likely need to obtain a medical examination. The medical examination must be by a USCIS app
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Aug 3, 20222 min read
How to Make a USCIS Expedite Request
How to make a USCIS expedite request.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 31, 20222 min read
How to Get an FBI Background Check Apostilled
In this video, I explain how to get your FBI background check apostilled by the U.S. office of authentications.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 30, 20225 min read
You Just Got Your Green Card! Now What?
Here is the list of eight things all new green card holders need to know after becoming permanent residents.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 28, 20226 min read
How to Prove “Continuous Residence” in a Naturalization (N-400) Application
USCIS often challenges a naturalization applicant’s continuous residence when the applicant has had a continuous absence from the USA.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
May 15, 20222 min read
How to Request a Ship Passenger Manifest Record from NARA
This article explains how to get a NARA ship (i.e. passenger arrival) manifest record, step by step.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 27, 20224 min read
4 California Laws that Help Immigrants
Here are four California laws that protect immigrants in the workplace, and court system.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 24, 20227 min read
Hungarian Citizenship by Descent (Simplified Naturalization)
Ancestors of Hungarians may want to look to their old country roots for a second citizenship.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 23, 20224 min read
Why Americans Are Chasing Second Citizenship
The pandemic has seen a wave of Americans looking to increase their rights of mobility and rights of residency in other countries.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 13, 20226 min read
2nd Citizenship: FBI Background Check Complete Guide
If you’ve lived in the United States for at least six months and you’re applying for citizenship in another country, you’ll likely have to g
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mar 19, 20226 min read
“Semi-Citizenships”: A Plan B for Your Mobility Portfolio (Part 1)
What is a "semi-citizenship" and which countries offer them?
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mar 14, 20226 min read
Slovak Living Abroad Certificate - My Experience Applying
If you have a direct ancestor that was an ethnic Slovak, you may qualify for a Slovak Living Abroad (“SLA”) certificate.
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