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Updated: 8/28/2025
When and How to Apply for Lawful Permanent Status (Green Card)

After being granted asylum or admitted as a refugee in the U.S., the next important step is applying for a...

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Updated: 9/2/2025
How to Get a Driver’s License in Your State

Getting a driver’s license in the U.S. can open up more job opportunities and give you greater independence, but the...

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Updated: 8/29/2025
What to Do If You Are Stopped in Your Car by the Police

Getting pulled over can be stressful, but knowing what to do can help keep you safe and calm. Learn simple...

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Three soldiers in military gear stand in front of an American flag beside text promoting Selective Service registration, including a message about national readiness and legal requirements for males aged 18 to 25
Updated: 7/17/2025
Registering With the Selective Service System

The Selective Service is an independent agency of the United States government that maintains a list of U.S. citizens and...

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Updated: 8/26/2025
How to Notify Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of Change of Address

If you're a non-U.S. citizen living in the U.S., you're required to notify USCIS of any address change within 10...

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A woman wearing a green headscarf is driving a yellow car, looking worried as she glances in the rearview mirror. Behind her, a police car with flashing red and blue lights is approaching.
Updated: 9/2/2025
How to Interact with Police in the United States

The role of the police in the United States is to respect, protect, and uphold the civil rights of individuals...

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Updated: 9/4/2025
U.S. Law: Rule of Law

The United States of America is governed by a system intended to ensure order and to protect citizens through laws...

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Updated: 7/21/2025
U.S. Law: First Amendment Rights

There are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments protect people’s rights in the U.S. The First Amendment provides...

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