The United States government allows resident aliens to stay outside of the country for a specific amount of time. Post this, they need to specify the reason for which they had the extended stay abroad. The resident alien will have to do some paperwork and DS-117 is a part of it. In this article, we’…
DS-234 is a lesser-known form in the United States immigration system. This is because the form is used by very few people. Nonetheless, DS-234 is highly important for immigrants who are eligible for it. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Form DS-234. What is Form DS-23…
40 million people have lost their jobs in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic. This number includes about 117 000 H1B visa holders. The first attempt of the government to assist those who lost their jobs was the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Under the CARES Act, se…
At a Glance Green card porting involves switching from an EB-2 to an EB-1 green card while maintaining the initial priority date. EB visas are employment-based immigrant visas, with EB-1 being prestigious and EB-2 requiring advanced degrees or exceptional abilities. Porting from EB-2 to EB-1 require…
At a Glance The DS-82 Form is used to renew a U.S. passport, change the legal name, or correct information on a previously issued passport. It can be submitted without appearing in person if certain requirements are met, and requires personal information along with supporting documents like a previo…
The DACA program is something that helps a lot of children across the world come to the United States and start getting an education. The program was started by the Obama administration back in 2012 and this year, the Trump administration attempted to shut it down. This would have affected a lot of …
At a Glance H1B visa holders contribute billions to the U.S. economy, paying an average annual income tax of $85 billion. Their substantial contributions include $21.97 billion to Social Security and $5.14 billion to Medicare annually. H1B visa holders actively support local businesses, spending $76…
Since Trump has taken the president’s seat, there has been a lot of turmoil for U.S. immigrants and pending or planned immigration cases. The COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened this situation with President Trump signing an executive order in April 2020, suspending new green cards for 60 da…
At a Glance Online citizenship applications offer benefits over paper applications, including speed and ease of submission. Applying online allows you to answer questions electronically, securely pay fees, receive immediate confirmation, save drafts, and access case updates. To apply online, create …
At a Glance The response time after biometrics varies depending on the type of application and the USCIS service center processing it. Some centers have longer processing times due to staff shortages or a high volume of applications. It can take between 5 and 10 months to receive a notice for a gree…