At a Glance Casualty and theft loss deductions are limited to federally declared disaster areas under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Losses must be sudden, unexpected, or unusual and directly related to the declared disaster to be deductible. Deductions require itemizing on Schedule A (Form 1040)…
At a Glance A reentry permit is a travel document that allows lawful permanent residents or conditional permanent residents to safely travel outside the U.S. for more than one year and reenter upon return. It protects against complications that may arise due to extended absences. The permit is valid…
At a Glance Identification marker on visas issued by USCIS for temporary entry to the U.S. Printed in red at the bottom right corner of the visa. Used for verifying the identity of the visa holder and stored in the USCIS database. Availability of immigrant visa numbers is limited, leading to extende…
Many couples decide to unite their destinies through marriage, being ready to spend their lives together till their last day. In 2019, the U.S. had 61.96 million married couples, an increase from the 40.2 million married couples in 1960. But one thing comes into play that all couples need to take in…
Disclosure: Stilt is a lending company. Nonetheless, we are committed to recommending the best loan products to our readers when their needs are outside Stilt’s loan offerings. There’s nothing sweeter than a wedding. It’s the day where you celebrate the start of your life with your significant…
At a Glance NVC processes approved immigrant visa petitions and requires fees for further processing. Fees include the Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee and the Affidavit of Support Fee. NVC fees must be paid separately online or by mail with a U.S. bank account. The petitioner usually pays …
At a Glance The U.S. Citizenship Interview is a crucial step in obtaining a green card. Questions cover personal details, family history, relationships, military service, immigration status, work and education history, residences, travel, and tax obligations. Studying for the interview involves prep…
At a Glance The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is granted to foreign nationals of Indian origin, allowing them to live and work in India indefinitely. OCI serves as the closest equivalent to dual citizenship provided by the Indian government. An OCI card certifies eligibility and offers benefit…
As a person from abroad looking to settle in the United States, you might come across a variety of steps necessary for you to become the holder of a green card. You might have to file for adjustment of status, you might have to bring in your criminal record – or you might have to […]
At a Glance: A travel document number is a unique identifier associated with travel documents like passports, visas, and Green Cards. Passports, Visas, Green Cards – each travel document has its own distinct travel document number. Passport numbers can be found in the upper right-hand corner o…