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A Basic Guide to the United States Federal Court System
A Basic Guide to the United States Federal Court System: federal court system in the United States is a series of courts responsible for hearing both criminal and civil cases relating to federal statutes or matters authorized under the Constitution. There are two types of court systems in this country –
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT J-1 VISA
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT J-1 VISA What is J-1 Visa? J-1 exchange visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for foreign nationals intended to promote cultural interaction between people from the United States and other countries. The visa allows its holders to stay temporarily in the US while engaging in
Important Aspects of Form I-130A
Important Aspects of Form I-130A The first step in obtaining immigrant status under any family preference category is filing the Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, by a lawful permanent resident or US citizen as a petitioner (commonly known as the sponsor) for her/his alien relative. It establishes the relationship
Basics You Need to Know Before Filing an I-140 Petition
Basics You Need to Know Before Filing an I-140 Petition If you are a non-immigrant alien seeking immigration under an employment-based category, Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, must be filed for you to get you classified as an alien beneficiary. It establishes the eligibility for your immigrant status.
All about form I-864
All about form I-864 Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is a document signed by an individual accepting to provide adequate financial support to an intending immigrant. This is a contract between the sponsor and the US government. This form proves that the sponsor has sufficient financial conditions to support the
Motion to Reopen & Motion to Reconsider
A motion to reopen is a request to the original decision maker to review a decision. The motion must be based on factual grounds, such as the discovery of new evidence or changed circumstances, and “state the new facts to be provided in the reopened proceedings and be supported by affidavits
Things to Consider Before Seeking Naturalized U.S. Citizenship, If You Are A Former Asylee (Part-2)
When Can I Apply for Naturalization? If you were granted asylum in the United States, a maximum of one year of your time in asylee status counts as permanent residence Please note, if you waited longer than a year to apply for your green card, that extra time will not
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