๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐. ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ ๐-๐๐๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ? To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged green card, file Form I-90, but don’t use it if your card expires within 90 days or to renew a conditional green card. Expect a government fee and a wait of 8-12 months for a new […]
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ? A conditional resident is a U.S. citizen who obtains a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. This status is valid for two years and expires after two years. The couple must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions […]
The K-1 fiancรฉ visa is a popular U.S. visa for foreign national fiancรฉs entering the U.S. for marriage and adjustment to permanent resident status. Common mistakes in the process can delay or cause long-term immigration issues. Before preparing Form I-129F, review these avoidable issues. Summiting a Poorly Prepared Petition Small errors in Form I-129F can […]
1๏ธโฃLess Expensive Becoming a U.S. citizen is more cost-effective than maintaining permanent resident status, as USCIS filing fees for naturalization are significantly less expensive in the long term. The current USCIS fee for replacing or renewing a green card is $540, while the one-time fee for the naturalization application is $725. While the short-term costs […]
What is Visa? A visa is an entry document for foreign nationals to enter the U.S. It is typically a stamp placed in a passport by a U.S. Consulate or Embassy. Nonimmigrant visas allow temporary entry to work, visit, study, or live, while immigrant visas are granted to individuals who are beneficiaries of an immigrant […]
U.S. employers applying for a green card must apply for Permanent Labor Certification (PERM). An approved PERM confirms no qualified U.S. workers for a job. If a PERM application is denied, there are options to resolve the situation. Understand the reason for the denial After receiving a denial notice from the Department of Labor, review […]
Immigration officials scrutinize spouse relationships more than other visa applications due to high visa fraud rates. They want reassurance that the marriage is legitimate and the foreign spouse is obtaining a green card based on a genuine relationship. Spouse Visa (IR1/CR1 Visa) Explained A “spouse visa” refers to an immigrant visa (green card) issued by […]
U.S. citizens living abroad with a foreign family member must prove they already live in the U.S. to help them immigrate. They typically marry a foreign citizen spouse, and the U.S. citizen petitions the government for an immigrant visa (green card). The challenge lies in filing the Affidavit of Support. They Need to Sponsor […]
Eligibility to Replace a Certificate USCIS issues Certificates of Citizenship to individuals born outside the US who acquired U.S. citizenship through a U.S. parent. To replace a lost, stolen, or destroyed certificate, or those with legal changes in name, birth date, or gender, file Form N-600. Minor oversights can derail the application process. Application […]
Beginning in 2024, American passport holders planning a trip to Europe will be required to obtain authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before embarking on their journey. Despite the current privilege of visa-free access to most European Union nations for U.S. citizens, this convenience is set to change with the implementation […]