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5 Top Questions Asked During Marriage Green Card Interview
A popular way to gain lawful permanent resident status in the United States is to obtain your green card through marriage. When you apply for a green card based on marriage to a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident from within the United States, the process is generally referred to as an “adjustment of status.” Part of that adjustment of…
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National Interest Waiver Examples: What Qualifies
The national interest waiver (NIW) is an attractive option for certain qualified individuals to get a green card to the United States through self-petition. The national interest waiver offers the opportunity to pursue a green card without a job offer. In this guide, I will explain what you need to know about the national interest waiver and provide…
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TN Visa Renewal: What You Need To Know
The TN visa is a powerful non-immigrant visa classification available to citizens of Canada and Mexico. With a TN visa, you can live and work in the USA for extended periods of time. The TN visa can be renewed or extended past its initial validity period of three (3) years. For Mexican citizens, a standard…
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L1 Visa vs. E2 Visa: How to Figure Out Which Visa is Right for You
People are often unsure on whether to apply for an L1 visa or an E2 visa. Both of these visa options can be wonderful options for investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. The E2 visa is an investor visa. The way it works is that through the E2 visa, someone can invest in a U.S. business by either starting…
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Dream and Promise Act, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021, and Dignity Plan
Immigration policy in the United States continues to be a hot topic in our national discourse. To begin, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed two separate immigration bills. Also, House Republicans have put forth their version of an immigration reform bill called the Dignity Plan. We will go through these updates with you so…
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The Public Charge Rule Is Gone
We have come to learn that the public charge rule will no longer be enforced going forward. This is wonderful news for many people who plan to apply for their green card. Let us begin the discussion by explaining what the “public charge rule” is. This rule was enacted in 2019, and it allowed immigration officers to weigh…
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Tips to Get your US Visitor Visa Application Approved
When you apply for a visitor visa or when you’re seeking entry to the U.S. as a visitor, U.S. immigration officials will look to ensure that you are seeking to enter the U.S. for the proper purpose. With visitor visas, the immigration official must be convinced that you are truly coming to the U.S. as a visitor, and that you are not…
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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…
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