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Suppose you met the love of your life and traveled to the United States to get married on a K-1 visa. With this nonimmigrant visa, your entry into the U.S. is conditional on your intention to marry your citizen fiancé(e) within 90 days. But what happens once you’ve met this condition? It’s crucial to take […]

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

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).

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 in one of the exchange programs to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay.  If you’re coming to the United States temporarily for work or education, you have to find an

Introduction In the fiscal year 2024, the USCIS received around 17,934 N-400 applications Every year, the USCIS receives millions of applications for asylum, permanent residence, and naturalization. Due to the backlog of the processing centers, your application may be delayed. The wait time for your naturalization application depends on the complexity of your application and

Introduction You’ve finally settled in after years of studying, working hard, and maybe even starting a new chapter of your life here in the U.S. The skyline that once lived only in your dreams is now part of your everyday view. But there’s one thing missing from this picture-perfect life: your parents, who live in

Introduction In 2024, the US Department of State refused 2,497,104 B1/B2 visa applications. Planning to go to the US for business or pleasure? You will need a B1/B2 travel visa. A step in applying for a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa is attending the visa interview, during which the interviewer will ask you different questions about your

Introduction “During the last decade, the USCIS has welcomed more than 7.9 million naturalized citizens.” An important part of applying for any immigration benefit is having the right documents to support your claim and strengthen your petition. As the final step to achieving and living your American Dream, the naturalization process requires you to submit

Introduction As you move through the green card process, you’ll come across Form I-765 and Form I-131. Form I-765 allows you to apply for a work permit, while Form I-131 lets you request permission to travel outside the United States while your green card application is still pending.  Though optional, these forms can be vital

Introduction If you need to travel urgently but your visa is still being processed, don’t worry. There are ways to speed it up in emergencies. The U.S. Department of State offers an expedited visa processing service for individuals who must travel immediately due to unforeseen circumstances such as a medical emergency, critical business obligations, or