The vast majority of people that immigrate to our great nation do so illegally and suffer on account of it - they lose their jobs, often illegal operations, or worse - they get deported. To prevent this, you need to fill out and submit a number of government forms. It's suprising that people don't even put forth the effort to fill out a declaration of entering the country. As a result, the government might end up questioning how many years the person has been living within the country and thus be denied citizenship.

1. Your Permanant Residency

It is very important to get yourself listed as a permanant resident. In order to get what is known as a green card, you will have to first get permanant resident status. In fact, the two terms are generally synonomous with one another. Granted, you aren't a full fledged citizen yet - you don't have the right to vote for example, but at least now you can't be deported.

2. Your Rights If You Have A Green Card

- You can not be deported

- You may now exit and re- enter the country for short trips

- You may now be employed as long as it is legal work

- You may apply for Citizenship after a number of years

3. Citizenship In A Nutshell

While some say being a fully fledged citizen is its own reward, you do get many benefits from acquiring full citizenship. Unfortunately, you must be a permanant resident within the borders of the country for five years in order to be elidgeable to apply for citizenship.

4. Immigration Loopholes You Could Use

You might have heard stories about people marrying to avoid deportation. While it is generally true that being married prevents deportation, the person you are marrying must be a green card holder or full citizen themselves. Special treatment is often awarded to individuals seeking asylum or refugee status. Be ready to submit the I- form within days of entering the country.