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,
Introduction In 2024, the US Department of State issued approximately 11.5 million visas, including 8.5 million visitor visas. During the first half of FY 2024 alone, approximately 4 million visas were approved for business travelers and tourists, accounting for about 78% of the 5.2 million nonimmigrant visas issued during that
“Work permit” is the frequently used name for your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and is issued by the U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS). If your work permit is about to expire, you will need to know how to renew a work permit to stay employed in the United States. If
It can take several months to get a decision on your green card application, and your immigration status hangs in the balance. Fortunately, you can check on the status of your application through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Before you can do this, you will need a copy of
