Category: Visas & Travel
Extend Stay in U.S.
If you are a non-immigrant and want to extend your stay in the U.S. or change to another non-immigrant status, you have to file Form...
Many Undocumented Immigrants Never Illegally Cross Border
The Department of Homeland Security recently released statistics highlighting the fact many more undocumented immigrants are entering the country legally than they are crossing the...
EAD – Employment Authorization Card
An Employment Authorization Document is given to those immigrants who are legally eligible to work in the United States while in the country. Some of...
Feds want to look at social media accounts of visa applicants
It started with those seeking an immigrant visa and now the Trump administration wants social media information for nonimmigrants seeking a visa to the United...
How to Obtain a Visa Once in the U.S.
If you’re currently in the U.S. there are typically two visa options for you. One, extend your stay on your current visa status. Or two,...
When Are Travel Documents Required?
U.S. travel documents allow nonimmigrants and permanent residents to re-enter the country after traveling abroad. Before you leave the country, you should check if a...
Trump calls for end of visa lottery
President Donald Trump is renewing calls to end the Diversity Visa Program after reports surfaced that one of the program’s winners was involved in the...
Trump’s Latest Travel Ban is Indefinite: What You Need to Know
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has signed yet another executive order restricting travel to the United States from seven countries around the world. The latest...
Where Do I Find My Alien Registration Number
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) assigns an Alien Registration Number to every immigrant. This important number is required on immigration paperwork and...
Immigration Forms Getting Longer Under Trump
According to an article published in the Washington Post, the Donald Trump administration has made immigration more difficult for people seeking to move to the...
More Visa Holders Will Soon Require Interviews for Green Cards
WASHINGTON – Interviews that at one point had been waived for visa holders looking to receive green cards will soon become mandatory, according to the...
Even the Beatles had Immigration Trouble
As part of its A-Files of interest, the USCIS has released immigration documents pertaining to visits to the United States made by Beatles legend George...
What You Need to Know About the Reinstated Travel Ban
https://d1q9fbkwhm71k2.cloudfront.net/FR/Blog/blogandsocialvideos/TrumpTravelBanExplained(June2017).mp4 WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court of the United States recently decided President Donald Trump’s travel ban will be reinstated, in part. The ban was...
Difference Between Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa
There are two types of visas: immigrant and nonimmigrant. An immigrant visa is a permanent visa. It is issued to people who are granted U.S....
USCIS Restarts Premium H-1B Processing for Doctors
WASHINGTON – Doctors trying to work in the United States in underserved areas will once again be able to apply for premium processing of their H-1B...
Visa Applicants Now Being Asked for Social Media Profiles
The Trump administration has implemented new rules for those wishing to apply for visas in the United States. The changes come as President Donald Trump...
Feds Admit Lack of Technology Contributing to Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security said technology used to track visa holders is “fragmented” and “ineffective”....
What Are Travel Documents?
A travel document is a form of identification that governments give to citizens or visitors so they can cross international borders. The U.S. government issues...
Obtaining a Travel Document or K-1 visa
If you are not yet a permanent resident and need to pass through American borders, or you wish to bring a spouse-to-be into the country,...
How to Work or Travel While Green Card Application Is Pending
Individuals who want to work and reside permanently in the U.S. may file Form I-485 to file for a green card. The green card allows you...
How to Apply for a Student Visa
Foreign students looking to study at an academic school in the United States can use the F student visa. Applying for an F student...
What’s the Difference Between F, M and J Visas?
Student Visas Are you looking to study in the United States? If so, you should make sure that you’re getting the right visa for your...
How To Replace Arrival Departure Record I-94 Card Using Form I-102?
Form I-102 allows nonimmigrants to replace Form I-94 or I-95 Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document. In order to reduce cost and streamline the operation, the U.S. CBP (Customs...
How To Determine Which U.S. Visa You Need
Many foreign visitors need a visa in order to enter the United States of America. There are two types of visas that are issued to...
How to Apply For a Student Visa
With the availability of several great educational institutions in the United States, it is common for students to apply for a student visa. If you...
How to Adjust Status from K-1 Visa
So you’ve met the love of your life and traveled to the United States and got married on a K-1 visa. But now what? If...
How to Tell the Difference between Form I-134 and I-864
Many people get Form I-134 and Form I-864 confused and it’s no wonder! They’re both called Affidavits of Support and are frequently only referred to...
How to Apply for a U.S. Tourist Visa (B-2)
The process for filing for a B-2 tourist visa depends on the consulate where you apply, but it generally follows these steps. Step One in...
How To Apply For Exchange Visitors (J-1) Visa
All non U.S. citizens need to have a visa to enter the United States. The exchange visitor (J-1) visa permits individuals who want to participate...
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...
How To Determine the Difference Between a Visa and a Green Card?
In conversations about immigration, the terms “green card” and “visa” seem to be the same. But are they? Here we’ll look into what a visa...
How to Determine Affidavit of Support Income Requirements
If you’re immigrating to the United States on a family-based green card, you may need to have your relative file Form I-864, affidavit of support for...
The H-1B: 10 frequently asked questions about the most sought after work visa
1. What is an H-1B visa? The H-1B visa is the most popular non-immigrant employment visa in the U.S. It is a temporary visa that...
Nepal Immigrants Now Eligible for Temporary Protected Status
Two months after Nepal was struck with a deadly 7.8 earthquake, the Department of Homeland Security has designated the country for special immigration protections. Nepalis living...