Understanding Form I-797 Notice of Action: What It Means and How to Use It
USCIS uses various versions of Form I-797, Notice of Action, to communicate with filers or grant immigration benefits. Read more
USCIS Processing Times Report Card
We analyzed the immigration agency’s performance over time and suggest how you can get the best processing times or get answers when your case is lingering.…Continue Reading →
U.S. Income Taxes and Immigration Consequences
As a general rule, U.S. tax law applies to you if you live in the United States or spend a significant amount of time here. And income taxes can affect immigration status.…Continue Reading →
International Entrepreneur Parole Program Enables Foreign Nationals to Build a Startup in the U.S.
Like a startup visa (but different), the international entrepreneur parole program allows foreign nationals to build a U.S. startup.…Continue Reading →
What You Need to Know About Immigrant Visa Backlog at the NVC
The immigration backlog at the NVC has gotten bad. Here’s what happened over the past year and what you can expect for 2023 to ease the green card log jam.…Continue Reading →
What Happens During Removal Proceedings
Removal proceedings, also known as deportation proceedings, are an extremely serious matter. The U.S. government is starting a legal process that could result in the…Continue Reading →
How to Get a Copy of Your Immigration File
The U.S. government’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows people to gain access to information held by the government. This right extends to immigration. You…Continue Reading →
U.S. Work Visa Types for Foreign Nationals
The United States has long been a destination for economic opportunity. Immigrants have a significant history in American business as contributors and creators. They have…Continue Reading →
College Education for Dreamers, DACA Recipients and Undocumented
There are nearly 100,000 undocumented students who graduate from U.S. high schools each year according to a recent report. And although an education in U.S.…Continue Reading →
Special Considerations for TN Professionals Who Adjust Status
TN visa status allows Canadian or Mexican professionals within a certain set of occupations to work in the United States. In fact, TN nonimmigrant may…Continue Reading →