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At a Glance Voting is the act of individuals participating in the political process to have their voices heard and contribute to the leadership of their state or country. In the U.S., only U.S. citizens who meet certain criteria, such as age and residency requirements, are eligible to vote. Green
At a Glance The Class of Admission indicates the category under which a person was admitted into the United States as a permanent or conditional permanent resident. It is specified on the green card, either on the front or back, represented by a specific code. Other documents like the initial
At a Glance A USCIS expedite request seeks quicker processing of a petition or application. Used for urgent circumstances related to work, family, health, or other factors. Criteria include USCIS errors, humanitarian reasons, severe loss, or compelling U.S. government interests. Exceptions exist, su…
People who want to become lawful permanent residents need to go through a process that will help them obtain their green cards. There is an estimated number of 13.2 million people who possess a green card. Sadly, not all immigrants are lucky enough to get a green card immediately. In
At a Glance The status “case is ready to be scheduled for an interview” means that the paperwork for your visa application is complete, and the USCIS is ready to move forward with scheduling your interview. It indicates an important milestone in the application process, showing that the …
The outbreak of the COVID-19 is spreading further and further into the world – and dangerously fast in the United States. Because of this, more and more people find themselves in a position where they do not know how their visa will be affected by all the coronavirus travel bans.
If you’re planning on engaging a representative to strengthen your case in front of an immigration judge, you have to notify the Board of Immigration (BIA) using a form called EOIR-27. This is a simple yet highly-important form. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about EOIR-2…
The Board of Immigration Appeals is an appellate body that many immigrants need for particular issues. It is found within the Executive Office for Immigration Review of the U.S. Department of Justice, and it is the highest such body when it comes to laws for immigration. If you’re someone at
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, more and more cities, states and countries are going into total lockdown. With the infection spreading and the USA announcing more and more cases every day, people are advised to stay at home to prevent the virus from spreading even further. While this
By now, you most probably would have heard about the coronavirus. You probably also heard the word “pandemic” being associated with it and heard drastic news about coronavirus travel bans and other severe measures being taken. As an international student in the U.S., the coronavirus pand…