At a Glance: Green card and immigrant visa counts are reported by the Visa Office (VO) of the U.S. Department of State. The VO receives monthly reports on total immigrant visa applicants from U.S. consulates and embassies worldwide, as well as pending adjustment of status application numbers from US…
At a Glance: Customs control is the process of regulating the entry of items into a country. Passengers generally go through customs when entering a country, not when leaving. When flying to the United States, all travelers must clear customs upon arrival. Within the Schengen Zone, there are no immi…
At a Glance: Automatic citizenship in the United States after 20 years is not possible. Non-citizens must apply for naturalization through the USCIS, meeting specific requirements depending on their circumstances. The most common path is through being a green card holder for at least five years, ful…
At a Glance: With an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), you can apply for a credit card in the United States. While credit card issuers cannot reject your application solely because you have an ITIN instead of a social security number, limited credit history may restrict you to secure…
At a Glance: The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is used by the IRS to identify taxpayers in the United States who do not have a social security number. It is required for those who need to file federal tax returns but lack an SSN. To apply for an ITIN, you can do so by […]
At a Glance: The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a unique identification number issued by the IRS for certain taxpayers who are required to file taxes but do not have a Social Security Number. It is used solely for federal tax reporting purposes. If you lose your ITIN, you must c…
At a Glance: The L1A Visa is a temporary residence permit issued by the USCIS, allowing employees of a company outside the U.S. to work for the same company in the U.S. The L1A visa is for executives or managers who hold leadership roles in the company. It requires eligibility for both the employee …
At a Glance: A PAN Card is a unique identification number issued to individuals and entities in India who pay taxes. It serves as a proof of identity and records important details such as name, birth date, and photograph. PAN cards are available for different categories, including Indian individuals…
At a Glance: Dual citizenship refers to holding the citizenship of two different countries simultaneously, granting individuals the rights and responsibilities of both nations. While dual citizenship is permitted under U.S. federal law, it may not be allowed by some other countries. To obtain dual c…
Being found inadmissible to the U.S. is one of an immigrant’s worst nightmares. You may have committed some violations that prevent you from getting a green card. Therefore, you may be thinking of filing the i-601 Waiver, respectively the Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. It may …