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…
By now, you most probably would have heard about the coronavirus. You probably also heard the word “pandemic” being associated with it and heard drastic news about coronavirus travel bans and other severe measures being taken. As an international student in the U.S., the coronavirus pand…
At a Glance Form I-140 is an employer-filed immigration form for an employment-based visa petition. Track your I-140 status using the receipt number on the USCIS website, by phone, email, or through the USCIS Electronic Immigration System. Processing time for I-140 varies, typically around six month…