Holding an A-1 diplomatic visa -- or any diplomatic visa -- does not, alone, prove diplomatic immunity. Whether a diplomat to the United States has diplomatic immunity can not only…
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I am outside the U.S. and planning to enter. For how long must my passport be valid? In general, for admission to the U.S., the nonimmigrant must present a passport…
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My I-94 for my E-2 visa expired. What should I do? Can I still file an extension of status for my E-2 visa when my I-94 has expired? Example 1…
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Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2-year home residency requirement. This means, that these J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for…
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The B-1 classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business generally means business activities other than…
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In short, traveling to certain U.S. territories is, for purposes of U.S. immigration law, considered travel within the United States. Specifically, travel to Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico,…
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The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution makes clear that, in general, a person born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. But what counts as the “United States”…
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On December 31, 2020, President Trump extended the Proclamation 10014 that suspends visa issuance to: H-1B or H-2B visa workers (and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien)…
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The Department of State permits “personal employees or domestic workers” (including nannies) of U.S. citizens to accompany them on temporary visits to the U.S., but only if certain conditions are…
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Global Entry is one of the Trusted Travel Programs – these programs allow pre-screened travelers to use expedited lanes when coming to the U.S. If you are part of the…
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I last entered on a student visa and never left the United States since my entry. I am now married to a US citizen who is intending to petition for…
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Is it true that the Senate passed a bill that would affect the green card backlog? Yes -- on December 2, the U.S. Senate passed an amended version of the…
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B-2 Visa Basics The B-2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa with a validity period of up to 10 years, and can permit the visa holder multiple entries (the visa…
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In short, no -- a child born in the United States to a foreign diplomatic officer does not receive U.S. citizenship at birth. However, many employees of foreign governments --…
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Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. They will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years.
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Applying for a green card You will not have to complete a language test at your green card interview. However, with your green card application (more specifically, with your I-944…
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B-1 visa classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business generally means business activities other than…
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I am interested in applying for a green card, but I want to know if my past criminal history will affect my case? Any past criminal history has the potential…
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What is form AR-11? This is a form you have to file if you move within the U.S. and you are in the U.S. as a green card holder or…
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I am a US citizen and want to file a petition for a green card for my spouse. During his initial attempts to enter the United States 10 years ago,…
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