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At a Glance: The DREAM Act is a proposed legislation in the United States that provides temporary conditional residency and work rights to unauthorized immigrants who arrived in the country as minors. It aims to offer a path to permanent residency for eligible individuals. Despite several versions i…
At a Glance: A National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a pathway to U.S. permanent residency without a sponsor or employer. It is granted to individuals whose work benefits the United States in areas like education or healthcare. NIWs waive the labor certification and employer sponsorship requirements. Be…
At a Glance Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), proves U.S. citizenship for a child born outside the U.S. to a U.S. citizen or resident. Grants privileges similar to a U.S.-born citizen, including obtaining a passport, Social Security number, government benefits, and the right to wo…
At a Glance: Form I-821 is used to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States. It grants temporary residency and work authorization to nationals of certain designated countries facing safety, political, social, or economic instability. The form is submitted to the USCIS and requ…
At a Glance A work permit is a document that allows immigrants to work in the United States, obtained through visas such as work visas. Work permits typically have varying validity periods, usually one or two years, and can be renewed before expiration. The renewal process involves filing an applica…
At a Glance The EB4 visa is a special visa category for specific groups of immigrants. It includes ordained ministers, special immigrant juveniles, broadcasters, employees of international organizations, U.S. government employees working abroad, members of the armed forces, certain physicians, emplo…
Thousands of immigrants get their green card through EB-3. It is one of the major employer sponsored green card types for immigrants who are not able to qualify for EB-1 and EB-2. You can be one of the 40,0000 immigrants that could get this EB-3 visa. I’ve seen many people
At a Glance The EB2 Visa, also known as the EB2 Green Card, is available for individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability in fields like medicine, arts, athletics, or business. It offers a pathway to permanent U.S. residence. Eligibility criteria include advanced degrees, exceptional abi…
At a Glance Principal applicants and derivative applicants are distinct categories when applying for a green card. The principal applicant is the main intending immigrant listed on the immigrant petition, while derivative applicants rely on the principal applicant to adjust their status. Derivative …
At a Glance EB1 visas, or Employment-Based Extraordinary Ability Green Cards, offer permanent residency for individuals with extraordinary abilities in arts, sciences, and business. Applicants must provide evidence of sustained national or international acclaim to qualify. Benefits include exemption…