At a Glance CEAC is the online portal for US Department of State visa processes. Applicants use CEAC to submit forms, documents, fees, and track visa application status. The portal enhances security and eliminates the need for phone calls and mail correspondence. Checking CEAC visa status online is …
If you are applying for a U.S. visa, one of the important steps in the application process is your U.S. visa appointment. What is it, and what should you expect? Take a look below to make sure you are prepared for your U.S. visa appointment. We’ll also give you tips on how to schedule (and [&h…
At a Glance SSN (Social Security Number) is a nine-digit identification number issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for US citizens and authorized non-citizens, serving as a personal ID for various purposes. ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a nine-digit number issued…
Thousands of people immigrate to the U.S. every year. Some only come for a short stay, where some intend to stay longer. If you’re wondering how to immigrate to the USA, whether for work or to reunite with your family, take a look below. You have a few different options available. The va…
While the coronavirus pandemic is being covered far and wide in the news, little to no attention is being paid to the F1 visa international students in the U.S. The virus has been impacting the international student community in ways these students were not prepared for and that U.S. universities ar…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes several benefits available to immigrants, depending on their immigration status. These benefits include getting a driver’s license, employment authorization, housing assistance, receiving an educational grant, unemployment insuranc…
If you are waiting for your green card, especially if you want to apply for a family-based green card, you’ve probably heard about the Visa Bulletin. Perhaps you’ve even taken a look and tried to understand everything about the Visa Bulletin. Without the proper context though, the categories, …
At a Glance Form I-751, the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, is required for conditional permanent residents seeking to remove the conditions and obtain permanent residency without restrictions. It is an 11-page document and the initial step for marriage-based green cards. Filing jointly …
UPDATE: Effective March 11, 2020, the U.S. has instituted a travel ban between the U.S. and most of Europe. For more information, see below. With the coronavirus now being elevated by the World Health Organization to a pandemic, the United States is taking a number of actions to combat the spread of…
In the fiscal year 2017, there were over 707,000 immigrants that got naturalized. Naturalization is an essential process to go through for any immigrant who wishes to become a U.S. citizen. In November 2019, the Trump Administration came with the proposal to increase the naturalization cost. As a re…