If you are from a TPS designated country, you will first have to confirm whether initial registration is still open for your country or if you have TPS whether you…
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Starting from November 29, 2021, all applicants who are eligible to file for temporary protect status may file online on the myUSCIS website.
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USCIS has announced that they will temporarily waive the 60 days requirement for civil surgeons signing the Form I-693 medical examination and vaccination record.
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USCIS has submitted for federal review a regulation that will expand the premium processing adjudication program to include additional case types.
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Sponsors can use assets to meet the financial requirements for sponsoring a family member for a green card.
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Immigration laws define a conviction as a formal judgement of guilt entered by a court based on either a finding of guilt by a judge, jury or a plea of…
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“Major media” in the context of EB1A petitions means sources with a large independent circulation count or referenced by other media as authoritative.
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I had petitioned my unmarried daughter as a legal permanent resident and I became a U.S. Citizen thinking that the green card waiting period would be shorter, but recently discovered…
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It is possible, but not recommended, to pursue PERM employment-based green cards if the sponsoring company is owned by a family member of the foreign worker, or by the worker…
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Form I-94 shows a foreign national’s lawful status in the U.S. The foreign national should receive an I-94 either electronically or in paper form when coming to the U.S. by…
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For immigrant visa purposes, your country of birth (not your citizenship or residence) determines your chargeability on the visa bulletin.
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US entry waivers are needed by foreign nationals who seek to visit the US temporarily but who may be inadmissible due to criminality or unlawful presence grounds.
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My mother was petitioned for a green card, and I was included as a derivative beneficiary, but now I am being told that I cannot apply for a green card…
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Yes, there are several issues to be aware of in attempting to obtain a green card when you are living without status in the United States.
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Can I keep my US Green Card holder status even while living in another country for more than 1 year?
A U.S. LPR trying to return after a long absence may be deemed to have abandoned their green card and face immigration court proceedings. Apply for a re-entry permit or…
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US citizenship is not automatic for children of US citizens living abroad. US parent or grandparent and child must meet certain eligibility criteria and apply with Form N-600K.
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EB-1A green card is a green card for people that have arisen to the top of their profession and a great advantage is that they can file a self-petition.
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You don’t need an invitation letter to come to the U.S. as a tourist, but in some cases it may be helpful.
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Certain applicants renewing the same type of visa within 48 months of expiry, and certain applicants for H, F, M, J, L, O, P, Q visas may waive the in-person…
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If you want to buy a business in the U.S., you may not necessarily need a U.S. visa, but you may need one if you want to move to the…
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I was adopted years ago and have lived in the United States most of my life, can I be considered a U.S. Citizen?
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Portability allows certain employment-based adjustment of status applicants to change jobs. The new job must be in the same or a similar occupational classification.
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SIJS stands for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. This is an immigration benefit available to certain undocumented immigrant youth who are under 21 years of age, unmarried and who have been…
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For most visas, you will need a company in the U.S. that will offer you a job, but there are some visa where sponsorship is not needed.
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Some common reasons for E-1 denial are for example low trade amount, non-existent trade, or simple not meeting the E-1 visa requirements.
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