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Things to Consider Before Seeking Naturalized U.S. Citizenship, If You Are A Former Asylee (Part-1)
Asylum is a form of protection which allows an individual to remain in the United States instead of being removed (deported) to a country where he or she fears persecution or harm. Under U.S. law, people who flee their countries because they fear persecution can apply for asylum. If they

All You Need to Know About Form I-485 or Green Card Application
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is the official green card application. A foreign national physically present in the United States must submit Form I-485 to become a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder). Filing a green card application can be a very complicated, time-consuming, and

Hiring An H1B Worker Who Is Already In The US under The Same Status
Hiring an H-1B worker whether on transfer/new or concurrent can be crucial for employers. They have to go through some essential steps to be able to hire such employees. For hiring a new H-1B worker who is already in the U.S. under the same status, he/she must have been selected

P3 Visa: Guide for Artists & Entertainers
The P3 visa is a temporary work visa for foreign artists or entertainers coming to be part of a culturally unique program in the US. It could be to perform, teach, or coach. The P-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa which permits temporary entry into the US. The USA provides

How Overseas U.S. Citizen Proves U.S. Domicile for Form I-864 Sponsorship
Most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants use this form to show they have adequate means of financial support and are not likely to rely on the U.S. government for financial support. To be an I-864 sponsor, you must be “domiciled” in the United States, among other things. This means

How to Apply for R-1 Visa
If you are a religious worker and you are looking to come to work in the United States, the visa that you are looking for is the R-1 visa. R-1 is a nonimmigrant visa for noncitizens who seek to temporarily work in the United States in a religious occupation. In

Opening a Business in the U.S.A as an H-1B Holder
H-1B visas are employer-specific, so their holders are only permitted to work for the company that applied for the visa. Entrepreneurship can be challenging for H-1B workers since there must be an employer/employee relationship between the H-1B visa holder and the petitioning company. H-1B employees may still have choices, though.

Who Qualifies as a Child for an Immigration Visa or Green Card?
The U.S. immigration policy promotes maintaining intact families, particularly between parents and their offspring. It’s common for a child to qualify for an immigrant visa or permanent resident status through their parents, therefore it’s crucial to know who the law considers to be a “child” for visa reasons. For the

F-1 Visa: Academic Student Guide
The USA has some of the best universities in the world, and the student community and study opportunities are the most diverse here. Excellent quality of education, sophisticated educational programs, modern settings, and plentiful possibilities have made the USA one of the most desired destinations of study for international students.

How to Sponsor an Immigrant Friend
Let’s think about having a friend who wants to visit the United States, and you’re wondering if you can assist him. Sponsoring an immigrant is an essential part when you are looking to help a friend or a family member to come to the U.S. permanently. After all, having friends

H-1B Status: Guide to Eligibility & Application
H-1B is a nonimmigrant classification that applies to people who wish to perform services in a specialty occupation, services of exceptional merit and ability relating to a Department of Defense (DOD) cooperative research and development project, or services as a fashion model of distinguished merit or ability. It is an

Convention Against Torture (CAT): A Conditional Relief for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.
If you want to seek asylum in the United States, chances are that you have heard the term “Convention Against Torture” in passing. It is possible that you may be subject to persecution and/or torture if you were to return to the country you are seeking asylum from. Convention Against