A visa allows someone to legally enter the United States and to live here temporarily. Most visas are eligible for renewal at least once before someone will need to plan to leave the country. Those who abide by certain rules while living in the United States on a visa...
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Who is eligible for a green card?
A green card is what makes you a permanent resident of the United States. You can potentially stay in the country for years, maybe even the rest of your life, after you adjust your status. Not everyone is eligible for a green card. There are specific rules that apply...
What you need to know about the U.S. citizenship test
After you have lived in the United States for a few years as a lawful permanent resident, you may decide that you want to stay forever. In fact, you want to vote or maybe run for political office. Your time in the United States has made you feel a bond to the country,...
Can I get a green card through my employer?
A green card does not make you a citizen, but it does allow you to live permanently in the United States. You can then pursue citizenship, if you would like, or you can simply keep your status under the green card for as long as it applies. If you’re looking at the...
What factors are needed for an H1-B visa?
An H1-B visa is a good way to come to America if you are going to be working for an employee in the country. Getting your H1-B visa will allow you to stay in the country while you work that specific job with requirements such as having a bachelor’s, master’s or...
Tips for having a successful U.S. immigration interview
Applying for a visa, becoming a permanent resident or naturalizing to become a United States citizen are all processes that typically require an interview. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts one-on-one interviews with prospective...
Why do entertainers move to the United States?
The world becomes more of a global marketplace every day. Even so, many professional entertainers, such as musicians or athletes, will move to the United States. There are even specific visas and other documentation that they can use to be granted entry to the country...
What is the process for becoming a U.S. citizen?
If you are interested in coming to the United States or have been living in the United States and would like to move forward with seeking citizenship, there is a specific pathway for you to take to do so. Once you verify your current status and know the next steps to...
U.S. deportations have shown a massive rise
The number of people deported from the United States does rise and fall every year, but looking at the long-term statistics can help you see how this issue has been handled historically. And what you'll find is that the most recent years, going back to the 90s, have...
Family immigration: Changing with a new administration
During new presidential administrations, it’s not uncommon to see U.S. immigration policies change. In January 2021, President Biden took office, and he has reversed several of the restrictions on immigration that were in place during the former president’s term. One...