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If you are seeking naturalization in the U.S. (U.S. citizenship), congratulations! It may have been a challenging road, but you are nearing the end of your journey. The final step toward U.S. citizenship is an interview with an officer from the U.S. Citizenship and...
Many F-1 visa holders go on to use the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program to gain experience in their field after studying in the United States. OPT, which lasts up to 12 months, can be taken before you complete your degree or afterwards. In addition, people in...
Currently, the U.S. immigration system is experiencing an enormous backlog. Nearly 1.6 million cases are pending that the system cannot yet process. That means that immigrants who want to live or work in the United States are facing delays or even timing out of their...
Generally, people who are or were members of, or affiliated with, a communist party or any other totalitarian organization are inadmissible to the United States. There are, however, some exceptions. And, it is sometimes possible to get a waiver of inadmissibility. You...
One of the ways to divide up the many visas available for people to come to the U.S. is to consider immigrant vs. nonimmigrant visas. Immigrant visas are for people who intend to live and work permanently in the U.S. These visas can lead to status as a lawful...
Each fiscal year, the United States issues up to 50,000 visas to people from countries that have historically been under-represented in U.S. immigration. These are immigrant visas, which allow the beneficiary to apply for lawful permanent residence (a green card)....
Effective October 1, COVID-19 vaccinations have been added to those required for immigrants who are subject to the required medical examination. This generally includes new visa applicants and those applying for permanent lawful residency (a green card). Immigrants to...
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many people around the world. It takes a degree of planning and a certain amount of luck, in some cases. Before you begin your citizenship journey, be aware of the steps usually involved: Obtain an immigrant visa Become a lawful...
E visas are for traders and investors from countries with whom the U.S. has an existing treaty of commerce and navigation. An E-1 “treaty trader” visa could be a great way to work temporarily in the United States. The first step is to determine whether your home...
In June of last year, the Trump administration froze applications for many new work visas, along with new applications for green cards. Now, the Biden administration has ended that freeze. New applications can now be submitted. The following visas were affected by the...
