If you are terminating your G1 employment in the U.S., you can change your status to a different status and this blog post will focus on some of the nuances of this process.
Khadija DerrickOctober 2, 2023
USCIS’s immigrant fee is a one-time processing fee required for new permanent residents who are landing in the United States with an immigrant visa.
Khadija DerrickJuly 31, 2023
It is possible to file a second change of status petition while an earlier change of status petition is pending, but in some cases denial of the first petition will result in invalidating the second petition.
Khadija DerrickJuly 19, 2023
Unless you are planning to do a concurrent filing with Form I-140 and I-485, it is generally better to check the consular processing option on your I-140 petition.
Khadija DerrickJuly 18, 2023
The International Entrepreneur Rule is a new visa program that allows entrepreneurs to live and work in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the U.S. for up to 5 years if they meet certain…
Khadija DerrickJune 11, 2021
The International Entrepreneur Rule is a new visa program that allows entrepreneurs to live and work in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the U.S. for up to 5 years if they meet certain…
Khadija DerrickJune 10, 2021
The International Entrepreneur Rule was recently restarted in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the U.S. for up to 5 years if they meet certain conditions.
Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2021
The International Entrepreneur Rule was recently restarted in the U.S. This visa option gives entrepreneurs the ability to come to the U.S. for up to 5 years if they meet certain conditions.
Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2021
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category that permits self-petitioning. The waiver part of the name is based on the fact that this green card is granted based on a waiver of the job offer…
Khadija DerrickMarch 1, 2021
What is the purpose of the J-1 trainee visa? The purpose of the J-1 trainee visa is to enhance the skills and expertise of J-1 trainees in their particular academic or occupational fields, to improve their knowledge of particular U.S.…
Jenny ZhanOctober 28, 2020
What is the purpose of the J-1 internship program? The purpose of the J-1 internship program is to enhance your skills and experience in a particular academic field and expose you to U.S. techniques or methodologies. Additionally, the J-1 program…
Jenny ZhanOctober 28, 2020
What is the NEXUS program? NEXUS program is one of the Trusted Travel Programs – these programs allow pre-screened travelers to use Global Entry kiosks when entering the U.S. through Canadian pre-clearance airports or expedited NEXUS lanes when crossing the…
Jenny ZhanSeptember 1, 2020
F-1 visa is a great visa for students who want to come to the U.S. and attend university, college, high school, elementary school, or other academic institutions. Please note that this blog post will focus on students applying for an…
Jenny ZhanAugust 21, 2020
B-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa for temporary visitors who want to visit the United States for pleasure. Please note that if you qualify for ESTA, you can come to the U.S. as a Visa Waiver Visitor and you do not have to…
Jenny ZhanAugust 17, 2020
When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…
Jenny ZhanAugust 4, 2020
SEVIS is a Student and Exchange Visitor Identification System that is managed by SEVP (“Student and Exchange Visitor Program”). It is part of the National Security Investigation Division and collects certain information about visitors who are coming to the U.S.…
Jenny ZhanJuly 23, 2020
In certain situations, people who are entering the U.S. are referred to a deferred inspection. This usually happen if a CBP officer cannot make an immediate decision due to a lack of documentation. If a CBP officer cannot make an…
Jenny ZhanJuly 22, 2020
Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are currently in the U.S. working for Company X on your post-completion OPT. Your work authorization card is expiring on July 15 and you and your employer (Company X) filed a STEM OPT extension…
Jenny ZhanJuly 22, 2020
If you are currently in the U.S. working on a post-completion OPT or if you graduated university and you are currently looking for a job related to your field of study, you may be wondering for how many days in…
Jenny ZhanJuly 15, 2020
If you are coming to the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (e.g. a B-1 visa or B-2 visa), the general rule is that your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the date you will exit the U.S. For…
Jenny ZhanJuly 15, 2020
If you studied in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and you are currently in the U.S. on a post completion OPT, you may be wondering if you can get an unpaid internship given that many companies stopped their hiring…
Jenny ZhanJuly 6, 2020
Do I have to hire U.S. employees in order to get an E-1 visa? No. You do not have to hire U.S. employees when applying for an E-1 visa (but hiring U.S. workers is always good, even for an E-1…
Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020
If you studied in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and you are currently in the U.S. on a post completion OPT, you may be wondering if you can get an unpaid internship given that many companies stopped their hiring…
Jenny ZhanJune 25, 2020
If you are not a U.S. citizen of a Green card holder, you should check your I-94 on this website every time you enter the U.S. The I-94 form governs your lawful stay in the U.S. Please read our blog…
Jenny ZhanJune 23, 2020
