When people move to the United States, they sometimes need support. In order to avoid relying on government assistance, an immigrant may require someone, usually a family member or partner, to sponsor him or her. To sponsor an immigrant, you must fill out an affidavit...
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What is DACA?
If you came to the U.S. as a child, you may be able to request deferred action for removal if you qualify for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. This program provides consideration for deferred action for qualifying individuals and in certain cases,...
What happens when an officer refuses your visa application?
If you apply for a visitor visa and a consular officer rejects it, this will be a big disappointment. Immigrating to another country is stressful enough as it is, and visitor visas are not easy to get. There are multiple reasons for which a visa examiner might turn...
How do I qualify for an H-1B specialty occupation visa?
An important aspect of applying for an employment visa is knowing which type you need. If you apply for the wrong one, immigration officials will deny your application. One option you have is the H-1B visa. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,...
What are the eligibility requirements for getting a fiancé visa?
As a resident of California who falls in love with someone who hails from a different country, you need to follow certain protocols if you want to bring your fiancé to the United States so that you may marry. Before you may apply for a fiancé visa for your loved one,...
When should you replace your green card?
As a foreign resident who lives in the United States, your green card is very important to you. This document grants you the right to reside in this country. However, there may come a time when you have to petition the U.S. government for a replacement card. The U.S....
How to qualify for an EB-5 investment visa
Every year, the United States allows up to 10,000 individuals to earn green cards by investing in the US economy. Through this program, you and your family, including your spouse and children under 21 years of age, can also receive permanent residency. This investor...
What do you know about immigration scams?
You know how much time and energy it takes to become a permanent U.S. citizen. Of course, you want to do everything right, but you also want to be efficient. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains common immigration fraud. Know how to protect yourself and...
Does USCIS recognize LGBTQ marriages in family-based immigration?
If you are in a same-sex marriage and you want to sponsor your husband or wife for permanent residency in the United States, you may worry about whether USCIS recognizes LGTBQ relationships. Although the federal government has recognized marriage equality since 2015,...
Immigration law lets you keep your visa when changing jobs
When a company wants to fill empty positions with workers from outside the country, they may sponsor them for an H-1B visa. Immigration law then allows the approved individual to move to California and work for this employer. However, there are times when the employee...