Students have something to be happy about. An announcement has been made mentioning that visa processing is going to resume in multiple embassies and consulates across India. Why did the processing stop in the first place, and how come it is resumed now? And what are the steps you should go through …
On June 22, 2020, President Trump made an executive order, now generally referred to as the H1B visa ban. In terms of this order, specific nonimmigrant visa categories such as the H1B and L1 visa categories weren’t allowed to enter the United States. It also suspended new visas from being issu…
At a Glance Asylum provides legal protection to individuals fleeing persecution or war. Asylees have the right to work legally and can apply for benefits. Immediate family members can be included in the asylum application. Asylees can access assistance through Refugee Resettlement Agencies for vario…
At a Glance The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, grants citizenship to individuals born or naturalized in the United States. It ensures equal protection under the law for citizens, including former slaves, and reversed part of the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision. The amendment references natu…
At a Glance USCIS filing fees, imposed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, cover a range of immigration services such as changing immigrant status or obtaining visas. Payment methods for these fees include cash, money order, credit/debit cards, or online payment. The fees vary dependin…
At a Glance “Immigrant” and “migrant” have distinct meanings. Migrants move willingly for reasons like employment or education and may return home. Immigrants move with the intention of permanent settlement, undergoing a legal process for visas or green cards. Migrants can in…
At a Glance The U.S. immigration system has four types of immigrant status: Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, Temporary Visitor status, Undocumented Immigrant status, and United States Citizen status. LPRs receive green cards and can become citizens after a period of continuous stay. Temporary…
Immigrants who want to come to live in the United States have to cross many hurdles before they can realize their American dream. Under the Trump administration, the obstacles just keep on growing. One of the recent new hurdles you as a potential immigrant have to cross before you are granted a visa…
When planning to bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the United States on a K-1 visa, it’s essential to understand the financial requirements set by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). One of the most important aspects is the minimum income requirement for the U.S. citizen sponsor. …
At a Glance H4 visa holders without additional authorizations cannot work as freelancers in the United States. Freelancing is considered employment, and H4 visa holders are not allowed to be employed in the country without an H4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD). To freelance on an H4 EAD, the…