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| Useful articles on a variety of immigration topics. |
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| When is Your Priority Date Becoming Current: Should You Check USCIS Processing Times or DOS Visa Bulletin? |
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| It is often difficult and confusing to understand the USCIS Processing Times and DOS Visa Bulletin and their usage. Most of the people think that the USCIS Processing Times and Visa Bulletin are same, but they are not. Processing times for petitions and applications are very different from the waiting times or priority dates. One needs to understand the difference between the two and the significance of both the Processing Times and Visa Bulletin so that they can correctly estimate the time it may take for their relative or employee to come to the U.S. In this article, we make an attempt to help you understand the differences between the USCIS Processing Times and DOS Visa Bulletin, their significance and how do they relate. |
| Overstay, Out-of-Status and Unlawful Presence: What Do These Terms Mean and How Can They Affect You? |
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| It is vitally important that to understand the differences between Overstay, Out-of-Status (Unlawful Status), and Unlawful Presence. By understanding these terms you can take necessary measures not to fall into any of these categories. The consequences of overstay, out-of-status and unlawful presence are very stiff and the penalties imposed are very severe. In this article, we discuss the meaning of the terms – Overstay, Out-of-Status and Unlawful Presence and also learn how they might affect you. |
| Visa Status: Difference Between Visa and Status |
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| It has vitally important for all foreign nationals coming to the U.S. to maintain their status at all times. People often get confused between visa and status and this is the reason why many people fall out of status without being realized that they have fallen out of status. Falling out of status can endanger your future travel to the US. In order to maintain your status while in the U.S., you must understand the difference between the two legal terms — visa and status. In this article we will explore the differences between visa and status. |
| When to Use USCIS Premium Processing Service? |
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| On June 1, 2001, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (now U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) put into place a Premium Processing Service, promising to speed up the agency's applications decision process on selected work visas. Through the Premium Processing Service, USCIS process your visa petitions in 15 days. Learn how to use USCIS Premium Processing Service. |
| When to Use USCIS Premium Processing Service? |
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| On June 1, 2001, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (now U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) put into place a Premium Processing Service, promising to speed up the agency's applications decision process on selected work visas. Through the Premium Processing Service, USCIS process your visa petitions in 15 days. Learn how to use USCIS Premium Processing Service. |
| Inspection Process at US Ports of Entry – Things You Must Know! |
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| If you are traveling to the United States for the first time you are likely to have questions about what happens when I arrive at the Port of Entry? A foreign national traveling to the United States will arrive initially at a US “Port of Entry" (POE). The POE can be an airport, a land border crossing, or a seaport. Passing through a Port of Entry generally means that you are seeking permission from an Immigration Inspector, an official of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enter the U.S., for a specific reason, purpose and duration, which are generally always predefined. All foreign nationals arriving at a U.S. POE are inspected by officials of the U.S. Government. They have to go through four different inspections, which are discussed in detail in this article. To be true, these inspections would be very devastating. All you have to do is to be prepared for that. This article unveils you the things that happen at the U.S. Ports of entry, what is the inspection process like, what you could be asked, how you can be prepared etc. |
| So you have a bachelor’s degree: What is a Credential Evaluation and Why is it Required to Obtain an H-1B Visa? |
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| The H-1B visa is one of the most sought-after visa categories. The H-1B visa offers a wide range of employment possibilities. To qualify for the H-1B visa foreign nationals must have a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in their specialty. But what if the foreign national has a foreign bachelor’s degree? What if the foreign national does not have any bachelor’s degree (neither from U.S. not from foreign country) but has relevant work experience? In such situations you will need to get all your credentials evaluated (both educational and work experience) and submit that evaluation with the H-1B petition. This article explains what credential evaluation is and why it is required for H-1B visa. The article also discusses various ways to seek credential evaluation. |
| 15 Things to Consider Before you Give-up your Green Card Voluntarily |
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| People from all over the world look at every possible visa option that will allow them to work and stay in the U.S. permanently, and if not permanently at least long term. However, there are also a few people who have their Green Card but for various reasons want to abandon it voluntarily. The benefits that you enjoy being the permanent resident of the U.S. outweigh any efforts that you may have to take to protect your permanent residence status. This article explains you 15 things that you should consider before giving up your Green Card voluntarily. |
| How Do I Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from India for U.S. Immigrant Visa? |
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| Indian citizens and nationals, and non-Indians living legally in India, who are seeking legal permanent resident status in the U.S., must obtain an immigrant visa at the U.S. consulate or U.S. embassy nearest where they live in India. After the petition is approved, they have to go for the visa interview. Several basic documents will be needed at the immigrant visa interview and Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) is one of them. This article tells you the meaning, purpose and importance of a Police Clearance Certificate, at the same time, the article also explains you how to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) if you are an Indian national. |
| Types of Business Entities |
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| Launching a new business can be quite exciting. But there are also many challenges. Indepth market research and planning can minimize the risks. You must weigh all your options, analyze all the possible situations and select a reliable serviceprovider who will guide you through the entire process. |
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