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As a non-immigrant, you gain entry into the United States of America for specific purposes such as study, business or pleasure and for a definite time period. When you enter the United States on a non-immigrant visa, a U.S. official examines your visa and passport and hands you Form I-94. The Form I-94 maintains the […]

Legal responsibility of the financial requirements of the family member you bring into the US to live permanently must be accepted by you. By completing and signing a document, namely the Form I-864, called the Affidavit of Support, you accept this responsibility, become the relative’s sponsor and ensure that the relative does not become dependent […]

While some green card and EAD recipients will receive the next generation cards on May 1, others could receive current forms of the IDs. New identifications “may still display the existing design format as USCIS will continue using existing card stock until current supplies are depleted.” Regardless of the old or the new form, each […]

Getting the green card status for children of US citizens or green card holders requires the parents to fulfill certain specific conditions. You have to fulfill certain conditions and eligibility criteria and go through a specific process to get green cards for your children. Applying for a Children Green Card You can apply for green […]

The majority of U.S. citizens obtained their citizenship through birth. While people born in foreign countries most often obtain citizenship through naturalization, overall, most people are born into their U.S. citizenship. In most cases, birthright citizenship is clear. When a person is born to United States citizens on U.S. soil, they are granted automatic citizenship. […]

Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, is the document that record the arrival and departure dates of U.S. visitors. Processed by Customs and Border Protection (CPB) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Form I-94 information provides basic visitor information—things like the arrival date, visa status, and the date the visitor is required to leave the U.S. […]

Immigrants usually submit Form G-325A, Biographic information along with their green card or other applications as part of the overall package for review by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS.) USCIS agents use the information on the fingerprinting form as part of the vetting process to make decisions on each individual immigrant case. If you […]

Summer often brings dreams of travel—family reunions, scenic vacations, or long-awaited trips abroad. But for green card holders, international travel isn’t as simple or secure as it may seem. While you may be a lawful permanent resident, your right to return to the U.S. after traveling abroad can still be questioned—and even denied. Under intensified […]