Should I include unauthorized work in my employment history?Accuracy and honesty on a marriage-based green card application are extremely important. Successful applicants therefore list all of their employment history, including any period of unauthorized work.Leaving out this information can have… View Article
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is testing a new way to calculate processing times for immigration forms, including for green card and naturalization applications.“With this method, we can post processing times that are more accurate, timely, and… View Article
The COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out across the United States, and it’s a key part of returning to a sense of normalcy. Immigrants are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of citizenship status.Immigrant workers make up 8% of the… View Article
The public charge rule is aimed at reducing eligible green card and visa holders, by redefining what makes them depend on public benefits or likely to.
The FICA tax is a way of life for working American citizens, but many immigrants may be surprised to learn that they don’t need to pay the tax depending on their immigration status. If they are exempt, they qualify for… View Article
What happens if something comes up in my medical exam and I need to reschedule my interview?The National Visa Center (NVC) will generally terminate a case if they receive no contact from the applicant or petitioner for one year.It is… View Article
Filing taxes can be a confusing and time-consuming process, particularly when you plan to apply for a marriage-based green card. We asked independent immigration attorneys in the Boundless network to weigh in on some of the most frequently asked questions… View Article
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will remove the term “alien” to describe immigrants in the agency’s policy manual, according to a new Buzzfeed report.The move is the latest effort by the Biden administration to use “more inclusive language” when… View Article
If my I-130 form has been approved, can I visit the United States?No, unfortunately the spouse seeking a green card is expected to remain abroad until their green card is approved. Once their green card is approved, they have 6… View Article
Keen to get started on building your financial footprint? Then follow our helpful guide to find out everything you need to know about your U.S. credit score and how to secure your first bank account, debit card, and credit card… View Article
