Understanding Consular Processing
Consular processing means applying for an immigrant visa from outside the US. Consular processing is when your green card application is evaluated by the US Consulate (or embassy) in your home country.
Immigration Resources
Explaining the M-1 Student Visa
An M-1 student visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows a foreign student to temporarily enter the US and study full-time at a vocational, technical, or non-academic program, other than a language training program. If you visit the US on an M-1 visa, you will get a “vocational student” status.
Understanding Premium Processing
The processing time for any immigration benefit can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. Premium processing is an expedited processing service offered by the USCIS for an additional fee for some select forms.
Filing a Nunc Pro Tunc Request: Steps
Nunc Pro Tunc means “now for then.” It is a principle that allows a court or a government agency like USCIS to retroactively correct something that should have been done earlier but was not. It gives recognition or approval to an action done in the past.
Form I-129F: Overview
If you are a US citizen looking to bring a foreign fiancé to the US for marriage, Form I-129F (K-Visa) is used by U.S. citizens to sponsor the fiancé.
Explaining Green Card Joint Sponsor
A green-card joint sponsor or a green-card co-sponsor is someone who, along with your primary sponsor, agrees to take on the legal obligation of financially supporting you if you are not able to support yourself during your stay in the US.
Understanding Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is when an employer, school, or family member provides legal backing for a foreign national to enter and stay in the US.
Understanding the U.S. Citizenship Test
Do you want to find out how to prepare for the U.S. citizenship test? Read this guide to citizenship test preparation, as it has most of your questions answered!
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Overview
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a vital U.S. program that provides temporary relief to individuals from countries facing severe crises allowing them to live and work in the US for a limited period.
Understanding CR1 and IR1 Spouse Visas
Learn how to apply for a spouse visa and understand the difference between a CR1 conditional marriage green card and an IR1 permanent marriage green card.
