At a Glance A USCIS expedite request seeks quicker processing of a petition or application. Used for urgent circumstances related to work, family, health, or other factors. Criteria include USCIS errors, humanitarian reasons, severe loss, or compelling U.S. government interests. Exceptions exist, su…
People who want to become lawful permanent residents need to go through a process that will help them obtain their green cards. There is an estimated number of 13.2 million people who possess a green card. Sadly, not all immigrants are lucky enough to get a green card immediately. In reality, ever s…
At a Glance The status “case is ready to be scheduled for an interview” means that the paperwork for your visa application is complete, and the USCIS is ready to move forward with scheduling your interview. It indicates an important milestone in the application process, showing that the …
The outbreak of the COVID-19 is spreading further and further into the world – and dangerously fast in the United States. Because of this, more and more people find themselves in a position where they do not know how their visa will be affected by all the coronavirus travel bans. In the eventuality …
If you’re planning on engaging a representative to strengthen your case in front of an immigration judge, you have to notify the Board of Immigration (BIA) using a form called EOIR-27. This is a simple yet highly-important form. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about EOIR-2…
The Board of Immigration Appeals is an appellate body that many immigrants need for particular issues. It is found within the Executive Office for Immigration Review of the U.S. Department of Justice, and it is the highest such body when it comes to laws for immigration. If you’re someone at risk of…
Getting your first apartment can be tricky if you’re fresh out of college and just landed a new job. Why, you ask? Landlords run credit checks before leasing apartments for rent. If you have bad credit, that’s when you may lose out on your preferred apartment. But the good news is you can still get …
At a Glance Banking for immigrants can be challenging due to institutional racism and other issues within the U.S. banking system. Modern banks like Stilt are addressing these concerns and offering solutions to make banking more accessible. There are different types of bank accounts available, inclu…
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, more and more cities, states and countries are going into total lockdown. With the infection spreading and the USA announcing more and more cases every day, people are advised to stay at home to prevent the virus from spreading even further. While this might …
In just a matter of months, COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, has wreaked havoc around the world. Cities and countries are locked down, and more and more people are advised to remain indoors. In such cases, proper budgeting becomes very important. While you might have budgeted for normal times wh…