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EB-5 Job Creation Requirement: Regional Centers vs. Direct Investments
The EB5 job creation requirement is one of the most important aspects of the EB5 visa. For those of you that are new to the EB-5 visa, here’s a quick introduction: the EB-5 visa is an investment-based immigrant visa. Through the EB-5 program, a foreign investor can…
How to get Your Reentry Permit Expedited: 6 Reasons USCIS will Expedite Your Application
To get a reentry permit, you must be physically present in the US when your Form I-131 (reentry permit application) is filed and accepted by USCIS. You also must attend a biometrics appointment (digital fingerprinting) in the US sometime after your reentry…
EB-5 Source of Funds: 5 Valid Ways to Fund Your EB-5 Investment
If you are considering an EB5 visa, you should know about the EB5 source of funds requirement. Specifically, the EB5 visa regulations specify that an EB5 visa petition must include evidence “to show that the petitioner has invested, or is actively in the process of…
As A US Permanent Resident, Can I Travel with a Green Card and No Passport?
As a US permanent resident, you may be wondering whether you can travel outside of the US with your green card and no passport. The short answer is: maybe. The laws of the United States do not require a lawful permanent resident to have a passport to enter the…
Reentry Permit Form: 3 Critical Forms to Include with Your Application
A reentry permit is a highly important document for US permanent residents that must leave the US for 6 months or longer. If you are applying for your reentry permit, you should know which forms to include with your case. The primary function of a reentry permit is…
E-2 Visa for India: Options for Indian Investors
The E2 visa is one of the most powerful immigration options for investors and entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the United States. With an E2 visa, you can live in the US and operate your own business. Additionally, E2 visa processing times are quite short compared to…
L-1 Visa Duration: How Long You Can Stay on L-1A and L-1B
An L-1A manager or executive can stay in the United States for up to 7 years in total, and an L-1B specialized knowledge employee can stay for up to 5 years. The first approval is for up to 3 years, or up to 1 year if the employee is coming to open a new U.S. office, and extensions are granted in increments of up to 2 years until the maximum is reached (8 CFR 214.2(l)(7), (14), and (15)).
65 Marriage Interview Questions for Your Green Card Interview
At a USCIS marriage green card interview for Adjustment of Status, the officer questions both spouses about each other’s background, how the relationship developed, your home, your daily routines, and the answers on your forms.