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At a Glance Domestic partnerships originated in the 1980s as an alternative for same-sex couples seeking recognition before same-sex marriage was legalized. While not federally recognized, each state defines domestic partnerships differently. They are committed relationships between adults, often sa…
At a Glance A Social Security Number (SSN) is a nine-digit number. It is issued by the government to eligible U.S. residents and citizens. Used for tracking earnings, taxation, and benefits. Protecting the last four digits is crucial to prevent identity theft. Social Security Numbers are issued…
At a Glance A certified copy is a true duplicate of an original document, authenticated by a notary. It serves as evidence that the copy is identical to the original, without certifying the original document’s legality or authenticity. Certified copies are essential for legal, government, and …
At a Glance For U.S. immigration, a USCIS certified translation of the birth certificate is required. The translation must be done by a registered translation company and accompanied by a signed letter confirming accuracy. Certified translations are essential for immigration applications to avoid de…
At a Glance Having more than one citizenship is possible through dual citizenship, allowing individuals to hold passports from two countries simultaneously. The United States permits dual citizenship in specific cases, and triple citizenship is also possible depending on the laws of the countries in…
At a Glance Due to the pandemic, the timeframe for filing a Labor Condition Application (LCA) has changed. Employers must now submit the LCA within 30 days of starting work at a new location, such as a home office. The LCA specifies work locations, including the main office, temporary locations,
At a Glance President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including a third round of stimulus checks. Non-U.S. citizens with a Social Security number within defined income brackets are eligible, including permanent residents and qualifying resident aliens. Undocumented immigrants and …
At a Glance: The April 2021 Visa Bulletin shows significant movement in family-based and employment-based green card categories. Family-based dates for filing have seen notable changes, while final action dates for employment-based categories have become current for many chargeability areas. The cha…
At a Glance: The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 aims to provide a path to citizenship for millions of immigrant “Dreamers” who arrived in the US as children without legal status. It offers conditional permanent residence, preventing deportation, allowing legal work and travel. Dr…
At a Glance Los titulares de visados H1B pueden solicitar la tarjeta de residente permanente (Green Card). La visa H1B permite la doble intención, haciéndolos elegibles para la residencia permanente. El proceso incluye solicitar la certificación laboral PERM, presentar el formulario I-140 y luego el…