At a Glance J1 visa sponsors encompass a range of entities such as government-run agencies, educational institutions, academic and cultural organizations, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations. Eligibility criteria for organizations to become sponsors involve compliance with program…
At a Glance To become a U.S. citizen, it is expected that you learn English as it is the language of the country. The English test for U.S. citizenship assesses your reading, speaking, writing, and understanding skills. Exceptions to the test include age and residency requirements, as well as exempt…
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…