US Visas

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made it easier to reschedule your biometrics appointment. Now, you can do it online, saving time and making the process more convenient. What Is a Biometrics Appointment? A biometrics appointment is an essential part of many immigration processes. During this appointment, USCIS takes your fingerprints, photographs, and other […]

If you enter the U.S. on a temporary visa—like a tourist or work visa—with plans to marry a U.S. citizen or green card holder and live permanently in the U.S., this is considered a misrepresentation of your purpose for coming into the country. Specifically, if you: The U.S. government treats both of these actions as

One of the key steps in applying for an employment-based green card is the PERM (Permanent Labor Certification) process. This process is essential for employers who wish to sponsor a foreign worker for permanent residency in the United States. It involves a series of important steps, including recruitment, determining the prevailing wage, proving that no

Living as an American expat can be rewarding, but it also comes with its challenges — especially when it comes to taxes. In fact, a recent survey reveals that one in four U.S. expats have seriously considered renouncing their U.S. citizenship due to frustration with U.S. tax laws. Currently, around 9 million U.S. citizens are

If new people move to the United States, the first thing that strikes many is adapting to the way they are understood in English. Immigrants also come to the US enfranchised with great written English — having learned it for years back home. Yet they aren’t always well-understood when they speak, even in ordinary activities

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven economy, jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are growing faster than ever in the United States. According to a LinkedIn report on the fastest-growing job sectors, the STEM field has experienced a huge boom over the last 20 years, leading to the creation of many new and exciting roles.

If you’re applying for a marriage-based green card using consular processing (meaning your spouse is living outside the U.S.), it’s important to understand who needs to sign the necessary forms. The process involves a few key documents, and the signing requirements differ depending on where both partners are living at the time of application. When

When applying for a green card, all supporting documents that are not in English must be translated into English. This is a critical part of the application process, as the U.S. government requires that all documents submitted for immigration purposes be in English to be processed. Let’s walk through which documents need translation and how

If you have recently filed with USCIS, but don’t yet have your receipt letter, you may be wondering how to correct your address. Unfortunately, you can’t remap your address with USCIS until you receive your receipt notice. It will be within 3–6 weeks of your application being received.  This is because your receipt notice has