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How to Decipher your Journal’s Ranking for an NIW Application
NIW applicants may want to know the ranking of the journal they contribute to before submitting documentation to the USCIS. Doing so could help an adjudicating officer better understand their impact in a field of study.
Marriage Green Card Guide: Living Abroad and Married to a U.S. Green Card Holder (LPR)
Foreign spouses married to a U.S. green card holder will have to until their priority date for an available visa. At this point, the remainder of forms and payments will need to be collected leading up to the green card interview and a final decision made by a consulate or embassy officer.
Public Charge FAQ
Public charge is something that the USCIS looks out for in applicants applying for visas to immigrate to the United States. Below are some frequently asked questions pertaining to the rules and factors affecting whether someone will be admissible to the U.S. or not.
Follow up on New USCIS Rule Regarding Work Permits
The new flexibility for OPT workers could create new pathways for employment-based visa applications in 2021.
Step by Step for Filing an I-90, Application to Replace your Green Card
The I-90 is your go-to form for permanent residents, and in some cases for conditional permanent residents who need to have their green card replaced.
Key Differences between Lawful vs. Unlawful Immigrant Status
For legal purposes, and also for filing an I-485 adjustment of status, knowing the rules and regulations that apply to lawful versus unlawful status in the U.S. can be very helpful.
Step by Step Process for Completing the I-129F
The I-129F is the Petition for Alien Fiancé, the USCIS form that needs to be completed by a U.S. based citizen who is petitioning on behalf of their foreign fiancé to come to the United States to marry.
Considerations for Asylees Looking to File an Adjustment of Status
Filing an I-485 as an asylee demands an in-depth understanding of the form that will be backed up to the applicants A-file for consistency purposes. Oftentimes asylees have incomplete A-files because of the nature of how they departed from their country of origin.
What to do if you’re laid off while I-485 is still pending
If you have been laid off, but have already filed with the USCIS, your existing application still has merit. Applicants should seek an EAD card in the meantime, and have a plan for new employment they can explain during their green card interview.
What is the EB3 Visa Process Like?
This employment-based visa category provides a pathway for skilled workers and professionals to travel to the United States and eventually apply for a U.S. based green card.
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H-1B Visa
The H-1B visa provides the opportunity for foreign professionals to work in the United States. It allows employers to hire qualified foreign workers in the U.S.
O-1 Visa
An O-1 visa is designed to allow foreigners at the very top of the arts, sciences, sports, education, business, motion picture or television industries entry into the United States.
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