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Explaining the EB-1 Visa

Introduction 140,000 immigrant visas are available annually for non-citizens (and their spouses and children) who seek to immigrate to the U.S. based on their job skills. When immigrating to the U.S., the most common way is to get an employment-based or family-based visa. However, even with employment-based visas, the USCIS

Understanding the H-1B 6-Year Time Limit and What Options You Have

There’s been a lot of talk recently in the news about the H-1B visa program. While this special non-immigrant visa isn’t available to everyone, it is a viable option for qualified international professionals to reside and work in the United States. If you’re currently in the country on an H-1B

K-1 Visa Timeline: What to Expect

There are certain things every fiancé expects to be stressed about during their engagement, like wedding planning, guests lists, and staying on budget. However, if you’re a foreign fiancé who is marrying an American citizen, you will have one more worry to contend with: the K-1 visa. Understanding what to

Immigration Resources – USCIS InfoPass – Making an Appointment

USCIS InfoPass is a free online service that lets you schedule appointments with USCIS. If you have questions about a pending immigration application or other USCIS services, you can schedule to meet with a USCIS an officer. For your convenience, the InfoPass system is available in 12 languages. To use

Green Card Expenses

What is a Green Card? As per the United States Department of Homeland Security report of 2023, there are an estimated 12.7 million green card holders, of whom 9 million are eligible to become United States citizens. A green card is also known as a Permanent resident card, provided by

How to Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa

If you want to visit the United States for a short period of time, you may need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. These visas are different from immigrant visas, which are for permanent residency. Nonimmigrant visas allow people to enter the U.S. for specific purposes. There are many different

Europe Travel Visa Rules for 2025: US Citizens Will Now Need a Visa

Are you planning to visit Europe in 2025? In the past, many U.S. travelers did not need to worry about getting a visa before they went abroad. However, a major change to European travel for Americans is being implemented by the European Union (EU) soon that will require you to

Eligibility for K-1 Visa

Introduction Technology today has made a world without boundaries as the people in the foreign lands have become neighbors by the next door. Yet the borders are for the sake of national security, which is why the concept of visas exists for traveling legally across borders without limiting the integration

USCIS PROCESSING TIME

Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that administers the country’s naturalization and immigration system. Some of the services include processing immigrant visa petitions, naturalization applications, asylum applications, applications for adjustment of status, and refugee applications. It also

The US Citizenship test is not difficult. Here’s why.

No one enjoys taking a test. The nervousness, the feeling that you haven’t prepared enough, maybe a moment of panic when you’re asked a question… We’re all glad when it’s over. No wonder many immigrants who have green cards don’t apply for US citizenship, because there are tests to pass.

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