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The “extraordinary ability category” is for immigrants with extraordinary ability in the field of science, business, arts, education, or athletics. This applies only to a small percentage of immigrants who have ascended to the very summit of their respective field. For instance, if you received a major internationally recognized award, you can qualify for a […]

The US Department of State operates a visa-processing center known as National Visa Center or NVC, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which is responsible for collection of fees and documentation for visa applications. National Visa Center – How Does It Work The National Visa Center arranges all the visa petitions in a chronological order following […]

Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition is a form filed by a person with refugee or asylee status asking for their husband or wife or unmarried children under 21 to be granted refugee or asylee status also and be allowed to enter the U.S. A refugee is a person who has been given protection by the U.S. because of the person’s fear of being punished for their race, […]

Active participation in the U.S. economy—a fundamental aspect to living and working in the U.S.—is accomplished largely through filing tax returns. For immigrants, even those who are undocumented, this key step to a fully integrated life in the U.S. requires obtaining an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). What is […]

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 long-term” is called a public charge rule. USCIS has updated the new public charge on December 23, 2022. The […]

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 I-94 card is provided by the transportation carrier (for example the airline you traveled with) and it must be […]

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 language training programs, whereas the M visa is for non-immigrants who want to pursue non academic or vocational studies. […]

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 application is pending. Adjustment of status is a process by which you can change your status from temporary to […]