Immigration Guides
F1 Visa Rules: Important Rules to Know
The F1 visa, known to most as a U.S. student visa, is a very attractive option to many wishing to attend school in the U.S. With the F1 visa, one can live and study in the U.S. The process of obtaining an F1 visa can be relatively simple: once admitted to a college, and having proven that you will be able to support yourself and satisfy various requirements, the school will…
How Much Does a Green Card Through Marriage Cost?
Would you like to get a Green Card through Marriage to your spouse? You can apply if they are a U.S. citizen (USC) or lawful permanent resident (LPR). You will need to prove that you are in a legitimate marriage and you didn’t marry just for immigration purposes. In this guide, I will share a list of the relevant forms and the…
4 Ways To Get A Green Card On Your Own
In this guide, we will discuss four ways that you can self-petition to get a green card. That means that you can apply for your green card on your own without the need for an employer or a family member to sponsor you. These four ways are (1) the EB1A visa, (2) the EB2 national interest waiver, (3) the EB5 investor visa, and…
How Long Does It Take for a K1 Visa to be Approved?
It’s important to have the right expectations when going through the K1 visa process. It can be a very time intensive process, with multiple steps. However, when all steps have been followed correctly, processing of a foreign fiancé(e)’s visa shouldn’t be something…
K1 Visa Cost: What You Need to Know
The K1 is a visa that allows fiancés and fiancées of U.S. citizens to travel to the U.S. with the intent of marrying their partner within 90 days. It is an excellent course of action for those with significant others overseas looking to marry and unify their lives together. For the latest on the timeline for obtaining a K1 visa…
J1 Waiver: Your Top Questions Answered
The J1 visa can be a tremendous visa option for multiple classes of people. However, in certain cases, someone may be subject to a 2-year foreign residency requirement under the J1 visa. However, in certain cases, someone may be eligible for a waiver of this foreign residency requirement.
What is the Marriage Green Card Timeline?
A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, allows you to permanently live and work in the U.S. There are several ways to become a permanent resident. One of the most common ways is through marrying a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. There are several steps in the Green Card process. The process will depend on…
List of Documents for Green Card through Marriage
Would you like to sponsor your spouse for a Green Card through marriage? Both you and your spouse must prove your identity, citizenship and relationship to each other. You, the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, are the petitioner. Your spouse is called the beneficiary.