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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 language training programs, whereas the M visa is for non-immigrants who want to pursue non academic or vocational studies. […]
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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 application is pending. Adjustment of status is a process by which you can change your status from temporary to […]
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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 the petition USCIS receives from an employer for the following purposes: Outstanding Researcher or Professor Employers looking to hire […]
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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 employment-based visas. This category is also known as the first preference category. Qualifying as Alien of Extraordinary Ability The […]
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Generally, if you are seeking immigrant status like a green card, it is important to have all the documents in order, especially if you are going to travel abroad, before getting the green card on hand. If that is the case, one has to apply for a reentry permit, refugee travel document or advance parole […]
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Since the creation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in Sept. 2012,the United States Citizens and Immigration Service (USCIS) has approved more than half a million applications. Getting DACA approval, however, is just the first step to living the American dream. To assist childhood arrivals in traveling further down the path of an integrated […]
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For those who have received deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, there are many benefits that come along with being a DACA recipient. However, one question that often arises is whether or not DACA recipients are allowed to travel. When it comes to DACA recipients traveling, they will need to obtain […]
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To live and work in the United States, every individual must possess a valid document as proof. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for issuing secure and valid documents based on submitted applications. The document you receive contains personal information such as your legal name, date of birth, country of birth, […]
