At a Glance Form I-94 is issued to nonimmigrants entering the U.S. as proof of legal visit Obtained upon examination of passport and visa, in stamp or card form Expiration date on I-94 determines authorized length of stay Important to comply with I-94 expiration to avoid legal consequences Almost ev…
If you’re in the process of immigrating to the U.S. on a green card, you should know about Labor Certification. While you will not file for it, your employer will. In case they have not conveyed it to you, the certification is more important than the green card itself, and decides the fate of your […
On average, USCIS has to deal with 30,000 requests every day. Numerous people who submit requests and are accepted have to send various documents so their wish can be granted. But what happens if you submitted original documents to the USCIS and you want them back? How can you recover them? That see…
In 2016, there were about 1.18 million legal immigrants admitted to the United States. As such, these people had to go through a time-consuming process to prepare for their admission into the U.S. They had to face consular processing to make this possible. But what exactly is consular processing, an…
Hey there, international students on an F-1 visa! If you’re looking to gain some valuable work experience in your field of study, you might be eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT). But to work under OPT, you’ll need to get your hands on an Employment Authorization Document (EAD…
At a Glance A G4 visa is a nonimmigrant visa granted to officials or employees of international organizations for official business in the US. G4 visa holders can only perform duties related to their organization and are exempt from income tax on compensation for official services. They may be liabl…
At a Glance InfoPass appointments, available for online scheduling, were phased out by USCIS in 2019. USCIS introduced a new system for scheduling in-person appointments at field offices. To schedule, individuals must call the USCIS Contact Center. Walk-in appointments may be accommodated in certain…
In the middle of 2019, about 374 million credit card accounts have been opened in the U.S. Many people need credit cards for various reasons, but one of the downfalls of getting a credit card is the interest rate. Did you know you could get a zero-interest credit card, though? A 0% APR card can [&he…
At a Glance An ITIN is a unique tax processing number issued by the IRS to U.S. citizens not eligible for an SSN. It is used for filing taxes and serves as a form of identification. Required for residents and non-residents needing to file taxes, with limitations on claiming certain benefits or work …
As a J1 or F1 visa holder, there’s a chance you didn’t earn an income in the US during 2019. Does this mean you don’t have to worry about filing tax returns or other documentation to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Unfortunately not! If you are a non-resident alien, you are still required …