At a Glance An I-485 form is used to apply for a green card through Adjustment of Status, allowing individuals already living in the U.S. to change their non-immigrant status to permanent residency. It is submitted to USCIS and may involve an interview. The filing fee varies based on factors like ag…
At a Glance The Form I-751, “Petition to Remove Conditions of Residence,” is filed with the USCIS to remove conditions on a green card obtained through marriage to a U.S. citizen. It is used to request permanent resident status after the initial two-year conditional residency period. The…
After countless job applications and interviews, you’ve finally got an offer! This is the start of a new chapter of your life, however before you can begin work, you now have to deal with the struggles of relocating to your new job. When immigrating to the United States on a work visa, the fin…
Hey there, international students studying in the United States on an F1 visa! Are you curious about exploring work opportunities to gain some practical experience, beef up your resume, or help pay for your education? Well, you’re in luck! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into the…
At a Glance Immigration attorney fees vary by visa or green card type. H-1B, H-4, L-1, E-2, TN, O1: $200 to $5,000. Employer-sponsored green cards: $2,000 to $6,250. Self-sponsored green cards (NIW, EB-1A): $2,900 to $5,200. Applying for a visa is a costly and complicated process. Most people will a…
Applying for a personal loan when you are a non-resident can be difficult. Fortunately, there are some lenders who look past the traditional U.S. loan application requirements. Some of these lenders include LendingClub, SoFi, LendingPoint, Earnest and, Stilt, grant personal loans to non-resident bor…
Living in your dream home equals living the dream. Or well, for many people it is! But sometimes your dream home can become a little dilapidated. Or, you have found the perfect home in the perfect spot, but the house needs a little bit of TLC for it to live up to its full glory. […]
At a Glance Soft credit checks, common in lease or personal loan applications, don’t impact credit scores. Beneficial for those with no or bad credit, as they don’t negatively affect credit scores. Exercise caution with lenders offering soft inquiry loans, as some may have unfair terms. …
For international students coming to the US to continue their educational endeavors, the F1 visa interview is one of the most important steps in order to ensure that they can start their United States education. In this article, we lay out everything you need to know to ace your visa interview and b…
For those in the process of applying for a green card, the experience letter requirement can be a confusing aspect of the application. To help understand what should go into a green card experience letter, we’ve put together all of the information here for you, along with a template that you can use…