If you are interested in investing in the United States, you may be able to obtain a visa for the purposes of doing so. In the United States, 10,000 visas are granted annually to investors who spend money here. Investors need to spend $1.8 million in most cases, or...
How does a permanent resident become a citizen?
Those who enter the United States temporarily with a visa may eventually decide that they would like to stay here permanently. In some cases, obtaining a green card or Permanent Resident Card is the best option. However, permanent residents do not have all of the same...
When does the USCIS require an interview for visa applicants?
The process of getting a work visa and entering the United States as a temporary worker is far from simple. There are many steps involved in the process, ranging from finding a business that wishes to hire you as a temporary worker or transfer you to its location in...
Understand common reasons for denial of N-400
Applying for naturalization is a big undertaking. Not only do you have to ensure that you meet the requirements to apply, you also have to fill out the forms and go through a lengthy process before you’ll be able to take your Oath of Allegiance and enjoy the benefits...
Are there limits on family immigration to the United States?
If you want to help your loved ones enter the United States, you will typically have to follow a very specific process related to family-based immigration. Depending on your status in the United States, there are certain people in your family that you can bring into...
Getting laid off or fired on a work visa can lead to deportation
Losing your job unexpectedly can easily result in financial hardship, especially when you have a spouse and children to support. Many families don't have much set aside in savings. Even if they do, they may not have enough to cover weeks or months of living expenses. ...
Is it time to adjust your status and seek a Green Card?
Just securing entry into the United States as a potential immigrant is often quite difficult. If you have a familial relationship via blood or marriage with either a citizen or a lawful permanent resident, family-based immigration can be the easiest way to enter the...
The difference between asylum and refugee status
In many senses, refugees and those seeking asylum in the United States are the same. They are often fleeing from persecution and the very real threat of physical harm or death, which could come because of war, religious persecution, racial issues and more. They come...
Immigration to the United States to be temporarily suspended
On April 20, 2020, President Donald Trump noted in a tweet that he plans to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States. One of the reasons he cited was that he needed to protect American citizens’ jobs during a time of economic crisis. This is the first...
Tips for your citizenship interview
The citizenship interview is a major part of the process and can feel very intimidating. It’s doesn’t need to be. You get a lot of material beforehand so that you can prepare. By the time you walk through the door, you can feel confident that you’re going to do very...