I’m a gay U.S. citizen, can I request a fiance visa for my boyfriend?
Oct 05, 2013
Congratulations on your engagement! Under the recentSupreme Court ruling on DOMA, you can now petition for a fiance visa, orK-1 visa, allowing for your boyfriend to enter the U.S. in order to marry you...
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How Do I Get a Reentry Permit?
Oct 05, 2013
Difficulty finding work in the U.S. and the long waiting periods to reunite families causes many green card holders to leave the U.S. A reentry permit allows you to apply for admission to the United St...
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How Will the Government Shutdown Affect Immigration?
Oct 05, 2013
Because Congress was unable to resolve the budgetary deadlock, the U.S. federal government has been shutdown. Certain agencies will cease operations, and immigration cases may be delayed.
We will be co...
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Can I Renew My Green Card?
Oct 05, 2013
A valid green card is necessary to ensure your ability to live, work and travel in the U.S. You should renew your green card if it is either expired or will expire in the next six months. You should be...
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Refugee Travel Document FAQs
Mar 06, 2012
If you are a refugee or asylee and want to travel outside the United States, you need a Refugee Travel Document. In most cases, you may use the Refugee Travel Document for travel in place of a passport...
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H-3 Training Visa Overview
Feb 25, 2012
The H-3 nonimmigrant visa category is for an alien coming temporarily to the United States astraineeto receive training, other than graduate or medical education training, that is not available in the ...
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How to Avoid Green Card Lottery Scams
Mar 08, 2011
Beware E-mail "Notifications" Diversity Visa Lottery winners are never notified by e-mail. Don't Transfer Money Never transfer money to anyone who e-mails you claiming that you have won the Diversity...
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Top Tips for Holiday Travel Outside the U.S.
Mar 08, 2011
Travel Documents for Refugees and Asylees Refugees and asylees require Refugee Travel Documents in order to travel outside the U.S. and be readmitted. In most cases, a refugee or asylee should use th...
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Refugees and Asylee Follow to Join
Mar 08, 2011
If you entered the United States as a refugee within the past two years or were granted asylee status within the last two years, certain family members may be able to join you in the U.S. You may peti...
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Sponsoring a Brother or Sister for a Green Card: How Long Does it Take?
Oct 19, 2010
If you are a United States citizen and at least 21 years old,
you may bring your brother or sister to live and work in the USA
as permanent resident (green card holder). Once your case for a brother ...
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