How to Recognize and Avoid OPT Scams as an F-1 Student
November 11, 2024Learn how to identify and avoid OPT scams as an F-1 student immigrant. Protect yourself from fraudulent employers with these essential tips.
Immigration Tips and Guides
Discover practical immigration tips to streamline your journey, from visa applications to green card processes, citizenship preparation, and navigating complex requirements with ease.
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Green Card
October 10, 2024Everything you need to know about replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged green card — form, fee, processing time, and how to deal with a denied Form I-90.
How to Report a Change of Address to USCIS
October 16, 2023You’re allowed to move house while on a green card, but don’t forget to notify U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of your address change. Not only is it important to continue receiving official notices about your immigration status —… View Article
How to Stay in the U.S. After Your Au Pair Program Ends
June 3, 2025Explore legal ways to stay in the U.S. after your J-1 au pair visa ends, from marriage to student and work visas.
How to Submit a Case Assistance Request with the CIS Ombudsman: A Step-by-Step Guide
March 24, 2025Learn how to submit a case assistance request with the CIS Ombudsman to address your unresolved USCIS issues.
How to Use the Reciprocity Schedule for Non-U.S. Documents
July 13, 2020What is the Reciprocity Schedule?The Reciprocity Schedule — maintained by the U.S. Department of State — provides specific guidance for obtaining supporting (civil) documents for green card applications. It shows the availability of a document, where and how much it… View Article
Immigration Recommendation Letter Tips
January 13, 2025Everything you meed to know about immigration recommendation letters and how to write one that will strengthen any immigration application.
Navigating Drug Use and U.S. Visa Applications: Understanding the Implications
May 31, 2023Moving to the United States is a dream for many people around the world. However, the process of obtaining a U.S. visa, especially a green card, involves a thorough examination of an applicant’s background, including their past drug use. In… View Article
Pathways to a Marriage Green Card
February 5, 2023A person seeking a family-based green card can do so if they are a spouse, child, parent or sibling. A spouse seeking a marriage-based green card must generally follow one of four different pathways, based on where they live and… View Article
Preventing a Request for Evidence (RFE)
September 17, 2024HM please draft a short excerpt of this article Certainly. Here’s a short excerpt of the article that captures its essence and main points: A Request for Evidence (RFE) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be a significant… View Article