For a DV lottery application, you either have to be born in one of the eligible countries for the particular fiscal year, or you must be chargeable to such country.
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A parent’s intent to abandon their green card will be imputed to the minor children who are in their custody and control.
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If a green card holder wants to abandon their legal permanent resident status, they can file Form I-407 with USCIS or CBP.
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Foreign nationals who come to the U.S. on F-1 student visas may have the opportunity to apply for work authorization before or after their graduation.
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It is possible to switch from an E2 visa to an EB1C green card as long as the applicant meets all the EB1C requirements.
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USCIS requires filing fees for the majority of non-immigrant and immigrant applications. Filing fees can be paid through the following methods.
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USCIS has proposed several key changes to the H-1B regulations.
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The State Department announces considerable retrogression for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 applications.
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What happens if you renew your passport after the DS-160 form is submitted?
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Some USCIS offices may issue a NOID and request a completed medical exam, other offices may issue an RFE.
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USCIS has introduced a new Form I-526E to reflect this change. Starting from March 15, only the new, March 15 edition of the form will be accepted.
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No, you should not submit Wikipedia as evidence of facts impacting your eligibility for an immigration benefit, because USCIS will not assign weight to information from Wikipedia, due to its…
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The U.S. government now requires that those applying for an E-1 or E-2 visa who received treaty country citizenship through investment must be domiciled in the treaty country for at…
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Challenges of applying for a change of status to F1 include long delays, inability to start classes before change of status is approved, pre-conceived intent issues, and proving ties to…
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Yes, the I-551 Stamp serves as a substitute to the green card while it is pending, and during the validity date of the I-551 Stamp, you can use it to…
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In limited situations, a newborn child abroad to a US green card holder (LPR) may obtain LPR status by accompanying the parent in their return to the US. In most…
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To sponsor a foreign nanny for a green card, a US individual employer can obtain a labor certification and file the I-140, EB-3 Petition for Immigrant Worker on behalf of…
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Nurses and physical therapist qualify as Schedule A occupations which are exempt from the recruitment procedures of the labor certification process, which fast-tracks the employer sponsored green card.
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Different standards are used to define extraordinary ability, and required evidence for O1B classification as compared to EB1A requirements. This post overviews five tips to successfully navigate this transition.
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The O-2 visa allows essential supporting personnel who works with an O-1 artist or athlete to come to the U.S. to work alongside the O-1B artist or O-1A athlete in…
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