Another visa-related hurdle that hindered spouses of H-1B visa holders from working in the U.S. has been put on hold. Suspending a federal policy that required the spouses to provide new fingerprints to renew their visas appears to be a good and helpful move. However,...
Avoid these mistakes when filing immigration forms
Coming to the United States as an immigrant requires you to fill out and file a lot of paperwork. Mistakes are common when filling out the form but can also be costly. A mistake on your immigration forms may cause the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to delay...
Avoid these common errors during the immigration process
Depending on the type of immigration and other factors, it can take months or years to become a U.S. citizen. Making procedural errors can potentially prolong the process or even result in application denial. Avoid these common mistakes individuals make during...
How can you petition for a family member’s immigration?
If you immigrated to the United States but still have family from your country of origin or family members who have yet to become permanent residents, you may consider helping them become citizens themselves. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains that...
What is temporary permanent residence?
In some situations, the first green card the US government gives you is not a permanent one. This is conditional permanent residence, and it means that you have permanent status for a shorter amount of time. While this may seem like an oxymoron, receiving conditional...
What is a T visa, and am I eligible?
There are multiple visas available for people hoping to obtain permanent or semi-permanent status in the United States. One of the more unusual visas is a T visa. The United States government created the T visa in October of 2000. The T visa intends to combat human...
What is the Violence Against Women Act?
If you fled your country due to an abusive significant other or family member, what options do you have? You may wish to seek asylum. However, this process is often tricky and not many immigrants pass the approval process. As a woman, you may instead have hope in the...
The Future of the H-1B Visa
The H-1B visa lottery could be coming to an end. The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would eliminate the annual lottery that grants 65,000 annual petitions and an additional 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from US-based colleges. The new...
The common mistakes people make in immigration matters
You and your family have a lot riding on this. With immigration matters at the forefront, you want to make sure everything is properly done in order to remain in the U.S. and start new lives. Reuniting with the entire family in a new country is something you have...
4 ways to get a green card
Before an immigrant to the United States can seek American citizenship, he or she has to obtain a green card. This allows someone to live in the U.S. permanently and work legally. There is an application process involved in obtaining a green card. There are different...
