Guide

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 has different preference levels for […]

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 nonimmigrant visas for various types

If you’re thinking about completing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, there’s a lot you must consider. First, you should make sure you are eligible to apply for citizenship. Once you determine your eligibility, you can start organizing the documents you’ll need to complete the application. Filing out the U.S. citizenship application is complicated. The instructions alone

There are over 40 nonimmigrant status categories for U.S. visas. Each one is designated for a specific yet very different function. For example, some permit students to study in the U.S., some grant temporary work to employees, and others allow tourists to visit.  If the original reason you came to the United States changes, you

When you petition for a green card through marriage, you have to validate your relationship. That includes proving any past marriages have been successfully dissolved. If you have been divorced, you will need to submit your green card application with a copy of your divorce decree. If you have your original decree of divorce on

If you are applying for a permanent resident card, commonly referred to as a green card, you will need supporting documents. A marriage certificate, or marriage contract, will be required for your petition if you are applying for a green card through marriage. Lost or stolen certificates must be replaced. Challenges may stand in the way

If you’re already a citizen of the United States and need proof of your status, you can request a U.S. citizenship certificate. The form used to apply for a U.S. citizenship certificate is Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship.  In order to properly file Form N-600, you can follow these six steps. Step 1: Figure

All visitors who travel to the U.S. with a nonimmigrant visa receive an I-94 Arrival-Departure record from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This record is attached to their passport and serves as proof of legal entry into the United States. It also states how long the individual is allowed to stay in the country.

If you want to bring your spouse to the U.S. and apply for a spouse visa, you need to be either a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident (green card holder). Bringing a spouse to the U.S. is a challenging process, which often includes several steps.  Due to the increased rate of

Individuals sometimes come to the United States for protection from persecution in their home country because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in certain social groups, or political opinions. These expatriates can apply for asylum and get authorized to work.  If you’re a refugee seeking asylum, you may want to obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).