In an earlier post, we explored a few of the procedures that apply to World Cup fans seeking to re-enter the U.S. after visiting a host city in Canada or…
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This summer, the World Cup matches will be held in stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We already covered the FIFA PASS and entry requirements, but there will…
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If you are one of the lucky few who has a ticket to the World Cup in the United States, now is the time to figure out how you are…
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For Canadian citizens visiting the United States, understanding how long they can remain in the country can be confusing. Unlike most foreign nationals, Canadians generally do not need a visa…
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Explore the rules on how long Canadians can stay in the U.S. without an I-94 entry record and how to apply for immigration benefits.
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Learn how long Canadians can stay in the U.S. without proof of entry and the rules for extending their status.
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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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You can file certain USCIS forms such as the I-539, N-400 or I-90 forms online through your USCIS account.
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Temporary residents who hold B, E, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q, TN visas in the United States can apply to bring their domestic worker to accompany…
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If you are a foreign national and your spouse is a U.S. citizen, you can certainly qualify for a Green Card under the immediate relative category.
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It depends. There is some room for a B1/B2 visitor working remotely for a foreign employer while visiting the United States to be permissible, but only to a certain degree.
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J-1 visa holders must maintain their primary residence in their home country for 2 years to fulfill their requirement. Short and intermittent visit to their home country, while living elsewhere,…
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USCIS may issue a B2 RFE for many reasons, but some of the common reasons are for example if they want to see evidence regarding your financial resources or evidence…
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended premium processing to certain I-765 applications filed by F-1 students pursuing Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT.
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If you have a family-based or employment-based immigration petition pending, you may encounter difficulty in applying for a new non-immigrant visa, but may be able to re-enter on an existing…
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Travel to Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island does not restart the 90-day period of authorized stay for a visitor on ESTA or the Visa Waiver Program.
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Anecdote of a recent B1/B2 visa interview at the U.S. consulate in Calgary, Canada following two ESTA denials, which was approved.
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The F-1 student visa is appropriate for students who want to come to the U.S. and attend university, college, high school, elementary school, or other academic institutions.
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Canadian nationals do not need an F-1 visa to enroll in school in the US, but they need to present an I-20, pay the SEVIS fee, and apply at the…
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Certain short-term educational or training programs, provided it does not confer any academic credits nor is connected to a degree-granting program, may be permitted in a B1 or B2 category.
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