At a Glance: U visa holders can adjust their status to obtain a green card by meeting certain requirements. If you have held a U visa for at least three years and have continuously lived in the U.S., you can apply for adjustment of status through the USCIS. This involves submitting the necessary for…
If you are coming to the United States on a visa, then you may expect to be asked a series of questions upon your arrival at the airport. Every immigrant or non-immigrant individual will have to pass through primary and secondary inspections, where the officers will check their documents and informa…
At a Glance: Employment-based visas in the U.S. fall into four categories: temporary non-immigrant visas for fixed-term work, permanent (immigrant) worker visas for long-term employment, student and exchange visitor visas for studying and limited work, and temporary business visit visas for short-te…
At a Glance: Credential evaluation for H1B is the process of assessing and translating foreign educational qualifications to their U.S. equivalents. It is necessary for H1B visa applicants to demonstrate that their qualifications meet the specialized academic requirements of their job. Credential ev…
At a Glance: Under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996, foreign nationals who accrue “unlawful presence” in the U.S. may face bars when they leave and wish to re-enter. Accruing more than 180 days but less than a year of unlawful presence resu…
At a Glance: When traveling within the U.S., babies do not need a passport. However, for international travel, a passport is necessary. To apply for a U.S. passport for a newborn, parents must complete Form DS-11, provide evidence of the child’s U.S. citizenship, proof of relationship, identif…
At a Glance: Port of Entry (PoE) codes are 3-letter entry codes stamped on passports upon entry into the United States. These codes indicate the specific location where travelers entered or exited the country. Each port of entry has its own unique code, which can be found on the stamped passport. It…
At a Glance: “SSSS” on a boarding pass stands for secondary security screening selection. It is used by the TSA to mark passengers who are chosen for additional security screening before boarding flights within or bound for the United States. If you have “SSSS” on your boardi…
At a Glance: Nonimmigrant visas are temporary visas for individuals visiting or staying in the U.S. for a specific period. Unlike immigrant visas, which grant permanent residency, nonimmigrant visas are used for purposes such as business, tourism, and education. Non-U.S. citizens and lawful permanen…
At a Glance: In the U.S., a photo ID is required for various activities, including buying alcohol, opening a bank account, applying for food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, and Social Security, renting or buying a house, buying or renting a car, flying on an airplane, getting married, purchasing a gun, a…