Form I-20 which is the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status document which is a mandatory requirement for foreign students in the US.
What is an I-864 Affidavit of Support?
Any individual who would like to support a person applying for a family based green card, must complete an Affidavit of Support for that individual.
What is the Difference Between Fiance Visa and Spouse Visa?
Both K-1 and K-3 visas pertain to bringing a significant other into the United States by using a lawful process. There is a difference between the visas.
What is the Difference Between “Adjustment of Status” and “Consular Processing”?
The final stage of every green card case is when the applicant must choose between consular processing (CP) or an adjustment of status (AOS) on the I-140 form.
Adjustment of Status for Immigrant Spouse of U.S. Citizen
Permanent resident status (commonly referred to as “green card status”) can be awarded either due to a family relationship or an employment agreement.
How to Sponsor Family Members for a Green Card
Receiving permanent residency in the US has many benefits, including allowing the obtaining of employment authorization (what was once a work permit).
Explaining L1 Visa Extensions
The L1 visa extension is applicable to certain professionals who are currently maintaining either an L-1A or L-1B nonimmigrant visa within the United States.
Visa Petitions for Family and Employment Green Cards
Visa petitions, which require sponsorship from employers or family members, also determine waiting list position for green card processing.
Adjustment of Status from L1A Visa to EB1 Visa
Qualifying immigrants with L-1 visa status can maintain their status and add EB-1C status or gain permanent residency by utilizing adjustment of status.
How Work Experience May Satisfy EB-2 Advanced Degree Requirement
Professionals with advanced degrees who wish to file for an EB-2 immigrant visa do so most easily when they already hold an advanced degree.
Defining “Permanent Employment” for EB-1B Visa Petitions
The USCIS has an expedited process for full-time university professors and researchers to become residents of the U.S., the EB-1B petition.
Understanding H-1B Employer/Employee Relationships
USCIS may be inclined to deny an H-1B application if they cannot determine that there is, in fact, an authentic employer-employee relationship.