When you are considering filing for US citizenship, it is first important to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements. Whether your child was born in the US, have lived for three years in the US after marrying a US citizen, or lived in the US for five...
Category: U.S. Immigration
Consequences of Overstaying a US Visa
Last year, over 850,000 foreign visitors found themselves inadvertently overstaying a US visa, likely a record high. It's an oversight that might seem minor, but the ramifications can be vast and severe.
What is it about this seemingly small lapse that holds...
USCIS to Increase Filing Fees for Premium Processing
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) charges filing fees to access its premium processing services. On December 28, 2023, the agency published a final rule to increase those fees.
Citing the effects of inflation between June 2021 and June...
What Are the Eligibility Requirements for an E2 Investor Visa?
Are you hoping to invest or begin a business venture in the U.S. as a foreign national? If so, you may need to apply for an E2 investor visa.
This visa allows individuals from certain countries to invest and work for that business in the U.S. The United States...
How to Prepare Documents for Consular Processing
Since over 1 million people immigrate to the US each year, visa processes are a well-oiled machine. If you're looking to move to the US with a spouse, you can apply via a process called consular processing.
Here, we're going to tell you what this means and...
Florida-Born Children of Immigrant Parents: Citizenship
Every year around 33,000 pregnant women travel to the United States to give birth. This is called "birth tourism" and there is some controversy around it. Part of this controversy surrounds whether these children born to immigrant parents should be granted US...
E-2 Investor Visa Policies National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
In 2020, the rate of visa approvals was approximately 75% among the many different categories. Applying for and getting the correct type of visa can help you conduct business without worrying about any setbacks or immigration issues. In the past year, some...
What You Need to Know about L1A vs L1B Visas
Are you in need of a visa but don't know what kind you need? Have you heard of L1A and L1B visas and don't know what the differences are between them? How can you know if one is better than the other for your needs?
These are all important questions to ask if...
Common Self-Filing US Immigration Mistakes
Between October 2020 and September 2021, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received over 9 million applications, petitions, and requests. During that same period, USCIS processed and completed only 7.2 million submissions. Average processing...
Starting a U.S. Business as Foreigner
In the land of opportunity, the entrepreneurial spirit thrives. It's a beacon for U.S. citizens and calls out to those beyond its borders. As a non-citizen, you too can harness this energy and turn visions into viable ventures.
But where to start? Navigating...