As a religious worker, it is allowable to work under a religious organization in the U.S. through an R-1 visa. With all the opportunities the country has to offer, you may find a need for your family to join in. Fortunately, the R-2 visa provides an avenue for your...
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Reuniting with family as an asylum seeker
With unending conflict and violence in their home countries, thousands of people seek asylum in the United States each year. Those granted asylum can enjoy several benefits, including protection and the opportunity to become permanent residents of the U.S. However,...
The importance of a timely change of status
An immigration visa remains valid for a limited time. As an immigrant, maintaining your visa status is an important part of preserving your right to stay in the country. If your situation changes and you need to modify your visa status, you file a change of status...
4 reasons the U.S. might deny a student visa application
The U.S. has some of the top educational institutions in the world, so unsurprisingly, many people from different countries apply for F-1 student visas every year. However, not all applicants get a favorable outcome; In 2022, about 35% of all student visa applicants...
U.S. citizenship tests to change, could become more difficult
A naturalization test is one of the last parts of the U.S. citizenship process. The test comprises two sections: a civics section designed to determine how much the applicant understands about American history and government and an English proficiency section. The...
U.S. asylum app expanded, more application slots added
To seek asylum in the U.S., applicants had to go through the CBP One app. Launched by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency in 2020, the app was meant to serve as a one-stop portal for asylum seekers looking to enter America from Mexico. However, the...
What is immigration and what are the US policies?
There has been no formal link between immigrants from any location and crime. However, certain countries of origin can make it difficult for individuals to seek citizenship in the United States. Since immigrants face discrimination in almost every aspect of their...
What is a specialty occupation?
Working in the United States can give you opportunities to advance in your career, expand your network and live in the land of the free. One of the employment visas that can open those doors for you is the H-1B visa. One of its key requirements, however, is that...
5 common mistakes that lead to a visa denial
A visa denial, after months of preparation, would be extremely upsetting. You will have to cancel your plans, accept your losses and miss out on exciting new opportunities. However, in many cases, people receive a visa denial because of a mistake they made in the...
4 things to do after being detained
While moving through the immigration process, it can be unsettling to know that there is a real risk of being detained. However, it is crucial to understand that you have rights and can seek help in many ways. It is advisable to have a strategy in place and contact a...