At a Glance Form DS-11 is the application form used for first-time US passport applications and for children under 16. The form requires supporting documents, including proof of US citizenship and identification. Once completed online, Form DS-11 should be submitted in person at a designated center …
At a Glance F2B visa, or Family Preference visa, is for unmarried children over 21 of a green card holder. Allows legal study, living, and working in the United States, potentially leading to permanent residency. Different from the F2A visa, which is for the spouse and minor children of a U.S. citiz…
At a Glance: A Returning Resident Visa, or SB-1 visa, is used by US lawful residents and conditional residents who have stayed outside the US for longer than allowed. It allows them to reenter the country. To qualify, you must have held lawful permanent resident status, intended to return to the US,…
You’ve finally made it! You’re a lawful permanent resident of the United States! You can now live and work in America permanently and have access to the many other benefits of lawful permanent residency – similar to a U.S. citizen. Before you get too excited, though, you might be w…
At a Glance The H4 visa biometrics appointment is a required part of the visa application process for H4 visa applicants. It involves a visit to an authorized USCIS Application Support Center, where applicants have their biometric data taken, including fingerprints, photo, and signature. The appoint…
You might be a candidate for an immigration benefit in the U.S., like a visa or even a green card. Perhaps you’ve applied and have found you are inadmissible to the U.S. on some ground. Or maybe you’ve previously committed an act which may make you inadmissible. What can you do? You can …
At a Glance: You can drive in the US with a valid foreign license, as long as it is issued in English or accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP). There are limitations, such as a maximum of 3 months of driving with a foreign license. If you plan to stay longer, you may need […]
At a Glance Travelers from various global locations are eligible for entry. This includes those from Aruba and Curaçao, as well as other parts of the Dutch Caribbean, Canada, Costa Rica, Georgia, and Mexico. Additionally, Indian or Chinese nationals with a U.S. Green Card can enter from Peru. The sa…
At a Glance If you obtained a visa through your spouse and then get divorced before your green card interview, your chances of getting a green card may be jeopardized. Whether you are the primary or derivative beneficiary of your spouse’s status plays a crucial role in the outcome, with divorc…
At a Glance A financial sponsor is a person, group, or business entity that provides financial support to an immigrant, taking legal responsibility for their well-being during their stay in the United States. Financial sponsors are required to file an affidavit of support, demonstrating their financ…