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There are several ways to obtain a Green Card, including sponsorship by a family member or a U.S. employer. If you are outside the U.S., you must follow the Consular Processing route to apply for an...
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A non-citizen individual who lives in the United States primarily dependent on the US government for subsistence. That is “received cash for the income maintenance from public cash assistance” or “care under the Government expense for...
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What is an I-94 or I-94W? Foreign nationals visiting the United States must complete an I-94 if they hold a valid visa, or an I-94W if they are traveling without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. The...
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There are two non-immigrant categories for foreign nationals wishing to study in the US namely, the F visa and the M visa. The F visa is for for non-immigrants who wish to pursue academic studies and/or...
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Filing an application or petition with USCIS can seem like an overwhelming task. Applicants are well advised to do their homework ahead of time. Avoiding common mistakes and oversights can save a lot of time and...
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If you haven’t become a permanent resident yet, you can work with an employment authorization document, Form I-765. This is available only if you are in the process of Adjustment of Status and your Green Card...
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When an employer is seeking to hire a foreign national for a permanent employment position, the employer will file Form I-140. The form is used to petition the foreign national for permanent residency. Form I-140 is...
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One way through which you can get a green card is employment. The employment-based category is divided into four sub categories, called “preferences.” A foreign alien of extraordinary ability comes under the “Priority Worker” classification of...
