Immigration Resources

How to Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate?

If you need a police clearance certificate from the United States, contact the local police station in the area you live in. After completing the application process for a police clearance certificate, it may be a few weeks before you receive the document.

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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.

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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.

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Understanding Form I-129

Form I-129 is essential for employers petitioning nonimmigrant workers for U.S. employment or training. Learn about required documents, fees, visa-specific requirements, and tips to avoid application mistakes.

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HB1 Visa Explained

Want to work and settle in the US? Then H1B visa may be the right option for you. The H1B visa allows immigrants to work in the US. Check out the H1B application process, H1B filing fees, H1B eligibility, etc.

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Understanding U.S. Immigration

Each year, 140,000 immigrant visas are granted to skilled workers and their families. This guide explains the U.S. immigration process, eligibility, and what you need to know to successfully immigrate to the U.S.

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Understanding Form I-9

USCIS Form I-9 is an Employment Eligibility Verification document used to verify the identity and employment authorization of new employees, whether they are U.S. citizens or immigrant workers.

Understanding Form I-551

Understanding Form I-551, aka your Green Card, is important if you’ve been granted permanent residency in the U.S. Get the details here.

Form I-539: Complete Guide to Visa Extensions

Do you need to legally extend your stay in the United States? Is it time to change to a new immigration status? If so, you will need to complete Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.

I-131 Advance Parole Application

If you need to travel outside of the U.S. but you’re waiting for Green Card approval, you’ll need to complete Form I-131, Advance Parole Application.

Your Comprehensive Guide on Reading the Visa Bulletin

Read the visa bulletin by finding the latest edition, identifying your visa category, and using the Dates of Filing or Final Action charts. Check the various terms used in the visa bulletin.

Understanding Employment Verification Letter

An Employment Verification Letter (EVL) is proof of employment provided to USCIS, confirming your job status and eligibility for immigration benefits.

Explaining the EB-2 Visa: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide to Employment-Based Immigration Second Preference EB-2 visas explains the categories, filing the petition, the requirements, and more.

Your Definitive Guide to Completing and Filing Form DS-160

USCIS offers applicants a way to file for a temporary U.S. visa online. Learn how to fill out Form DS-160 and if you should be using it to plan your U.S. trip.

Everything You Need to Know About the Diversity Visa Lottery Program

Learn how to apply for the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery, eligibility requirements, application steps, and how to avoid scams while pursuing a chance to obtain a green card.

Explaining Removal of Conditions

A conditional green card or CR1 visa, is a card that allows you to live and work in the United States just like any other green card holder but is only limited to two years.

Understanding B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas

When applying for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa, it's important to understand their requirements. Learn more about getting approved for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa.

What Documents Do You Need to Apply for Adjustment of Status?

Adjustment of status allows temporary visa holders, like students or business travelers, to apply for a green card and gain U.S. permanent residency.

Understanding Certificate of Naturalization

Learn more about the Certificate of Naturalization. If you’re an immigrant, you’ll need this important document to prove your U.S. citizenship.

Explaining the IR-2 Visa

The IR-2 is an immigrant visa issued by the USCIS that allows the child of a US citizen living in a foreign country to enter and stay in the US lawfully. With the IR-2 visa, you can directly enter the US on a permanent resident status and have a direct path to eventually becoming a US citizen.

Understanding Form G-1145

Form G-1145, also known as the e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, is an optional form that can be submitted by the applicants with their immigration petition, enabling them to receive a text or an email confirming the acceptance of their immigration application at USCIS instead of waiting for it in the mailbox.

PERM Labor Certification: Overview

PERM stands for Program Electronic Review Management. It’s required by the Department of Labor (DOL) to prove that no qualified U.S. workers are available to fill a position before a foreign worker is hired.

Understanding TN Status

Trade NAFTA (TN) status, now part of the USMCA agreement, enables qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals to work temporarily in the United States.

Explaining the IR-5 Visa

The IR-5 offers a pathway for your parents to join you in the U.S. or to stay if the country if they are already here.

Understanding Certificate of Citizenship

Your Certificate of Citizenship contains multiple elements that prove your U.S. citizenship status. This includes your essential biographical information, dates, and other identifiers.

Form I-140 Explained

Form I-140 is used by US employers to petition for an employment-based immigrant visa for a foreign national, with processing times ranging from 15 days to 10 months.

Form I-485 – Explained

When you want to obtain your green card, you must start by submitting Form I-485. Review this checklist to ensure you have everything in order!
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