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I-131 Advance Parole for Green Card Applicants

The I-131 Application for Travel Document is a USCIS form that can be used to apply for several travel-related documents, including...

Checking Immigration Case Status and Processing Times

Waiting for USCIS to decide on your case can be frustrating and stressful. While waiting, USCIS has a few tools that allow you to track...

Green Card Consular Processing V. Adjustment of Status (AOS).

When applying for a Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card), whether filing an employment-based petition, a family-based petition, or...

Visa vs. I-94 and understanding your authorized period of stay in the United States.

The Nonimmigrant Visa and the I-94 Form are two central immigration documents that are often confused. Understanding the difference is...

J1 Exchange Visitor Visa: who is it for, and what are the requirements, restrictions, and waivers?

The J1 Visa Program The J1 visa program was created in 1961 by the Fulbright-Hays Act. The purpose of the program is diplomacy and...

Green Cards and Nonimmigrant Visas for Children and Spouses.

U.S Immigration law allows U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, certain temporary visa holders, and Green Card Applicants to bring...

U.S. Immigration is Going Online.

In the past few years, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been developing and promoting a plan to...

Seven Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Green Card Application.

When filing for a Green Card, simple mistakes such as neglecting to sign a form or forgetting to include required documentation can lead...

How to Prepare and Pass the U.S. Citizenship Interview.

Congratulations! You have finally received your naturalization interview notice. Below are answers to some common questions about...

Request for Evidence (RFE) - Questions and Answers. Or, Keep Calm and Read On.

Suppose you filed an application for a work-related visa, a green card, naturalization, or any other U.S. immigration benefit. You might...

All you need to know about EADs and working in the U.S. while waiting for your Green Card.

What is an EAD? U.S. Immigration Law requires those who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents to apply for work authorization...

USCIS Relaunches the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP)

Under the International Entrepreneur program, International Entrepreneurs who have established a business in the U.S. may be granted five...

Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship by Children Born Abroad

U.S. citizenship through parents and grandparents. Many U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States are not familiar with U.S....

Preparing for your Green Card interview during COVID-19

On June 4th, 2020, Certain USCIS field offices and asylum offices resumed non-emergency face-to-face services to the public. To prevent...

How long is too long? Green Card abandonment and continuous residence for naturalization.

Congratulation! You have received your green card! Your new U.S. Permanent Resident status allows you to live and work in the United...

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