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,...
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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...
Policy makes citizenship easier for children of same-sex couples
Children born through surrogacy outside of the United States to same-sex couples now have a clearer path to obtaining U.S. citizenship thanks to a new policy issued by the State Department in May. This new policy makes the process easier for same-sex couples in...
How does naturalization through military service work?
If you are an immigrant living in California and serving in the United States military, you can use your service to the best of your advantage. You have the right to become a naturalized citizen through your military service. Learning more information can help you...
Immigration and international adoption
Journeying through the process of international adoption comes with numerous challenges. If you are looking to expand your family by adding a new child from abroad, one of the first aspects you may want to consider is the U.S. immigration process. The information on...