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When planning your trip to the United States, there are many things that you need to think about. But, first and foremost, the visa process should be taken very seriously. No matter what visa you are attempting to obtain before traveling to the United States, you will need to undergo a visa interview. The U.S. […]

There are several ways in which individuals can qualify to live and work in the U.S. as permanent residents, commonly referred to as green card holders. One such option is the employment-based Green Card, which allows those with a job offer from a US employer to obtain permanent residency. This option is often considered the […]

For immigrants from around the world to live in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR), the pathway to green card status can consist of either consular processing or an adjustment of status. Immigrants who understand the similarities and differences between the two approaches can decide which process is more likely to result […]

Family-based green cards are one of the most common ways that many people can obtain green cards to become permanent residents of the U.S. Family-based immigration is made easier with these green cards, and these visas account for nearly two-thirds of all green cards that are given out annually. Becoming a permanent resident means that […]

One major difference between applications for asylum or refugee status is where the application is made. Refugees are required to apply from outside the United States, whereas people requesting asylum must apply either at a US border (airports, seaports) or from within the US. Form Location Update USCIS has changed the filing location for Form […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by 18 months for eligible nationals of El Salvador, effective from Sept. 10, 2016 through March 9, 2018. El Salvadoran nationals– and those without nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador– can re-register to extend their TPS between July 8, 2016 and Sept. 6, […]

Finding out that USCIS denied your naturalization application can feel overwhelming and disappointing. Unfortunately, for many immigrants who want to become U.S. citizens, this can be a sad reality. USCIS naturalization denials have many causes. Some can be challenged, and this is where Form N-336, the Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization […]

Entering the US is under close scrutiny nowadays due to the recent terror related incidents in US. For your personal safety it is imperative that your arrival and departure from US are thoroughly recorded in the USA. For this reason, you need to fill and submit an I-94 Form. I-94 Form or Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document When […]