The H1B visa program is a popular visa option that allows foreign nationals who are highly skilled in a specific field to provide their services to American employers. Under the Trump administration, there has, however, been increased pressure to ensure foreign nationals don’t take the place a…
At a Glance EAD status “Card was Mailed to Me” indicates approval, and your Employment Authorization Document is on its way. Your EAD card will be sent to the address provided during the application process via USPS. Expect to receive the EAD card within approximately 7-10 days after the…
At a Glance Green cards can expire, with conditional permanent resident cards being valid for two years and full green cards for 10 years. The expiration of a green card does not affect your lawful permanent residency status or your right to be in the U.S. Consequences of an expired green card may i…
At a Glance The US Constitution grants citizens five basic rights, including freedom of speech, a fair trial, free media, voting in open elections, and freedom of religion. These rights are protected by the Constitution, allowing citizens to voice opinions, receive a fair trial, access unbiased medi…
Are you a J1 visa holder with a visa status that is about to expire? Are you concerned that returning to your home country will result in persecution or severe hardship for your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or child? If so, you can apply to stay in the U.S. and not return [&helli…
At a Glance The status “fingerprint review was completed” indicates that the FBI has conducted a background check and returned the fingerprints to USCIS. This status does not imply acceptance or rejection; the next step is to contact the FBI or USCIS to inquire about the case status and …
The United States government allows citizens to adopt a child born in another country. Form I-600A is an important form in that process. But who is eligible to file, and what is the proper procedure? In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Form I-600A. What is Form I-600A? F…
On June 22, 2020, President Trump made an executive order which changed thousands of visa holders and potential nonimmigrant workers’ plans for the rest of 2020. He banned nonimmigrant visa holders from entering the U.S. and stopped any new visas from being issued. As if the current coro…
At a Glance Form I-193 is an application used by lawful permanent residents of the United States who need to re-enter the country but don’t have a valid visa or passport. It allows them to enter the U.S. at a port of entry without these documents. The form requires personal information and det…
At a Glance A U.S. customs form, known as form 6059B, is required for foreigners entering the U.S. with goods. The form informs the U.S. government about the items being brought into the country. It must be completed by foreign visitors unless they are U.S. or Canadian citizens, use APC kiosks, or h…