Articles Posted in Immigration Applications

Those who are living in United States or outside of their own country may be eligible to apply for asylum. There are specific requirements to ensure eligibility for seeking asylum and they may be challenging to prove. Fear due to beliefs or lifestyle Residents of any country who believe they…

There are two specific types of family-based immigration Visas that have slightly different requirements. The categories include a family preference category as well as an immediate relative category. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides specific guidelines for how family petition visas are to be issued and to whom. Immediate…

With news that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has already reached the 2014 cap for H-1B visas, a number of people whose employers filed H-1B petitions on their behalf will receive notification that their applications weren't selected in the lottery for further processing and review. If your H-1B…

There are several kinds of work visa's available in the United States but perhaps one of the most popular and misunderstood is the H-1B program. H-1B visas are granted to those people who have at least a Bachelor’s degree and who will work in a professional position. A person can…

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 15, 2013 that it anticipates that it may receive more than 65,000 cap-subject H-1B petitions and more than 20,000 petitions filed on behalf of individuals with a U.S. Master’s degree or higher between April 1, 2013, and April 5, 2013.…

Continuing troubles in Syria and the Sahara region may prompt more people to seek political asylum in the United States this year. People who seek asylum do so to avoid persecution in their countries of residence. Asylum seekers might be harassed, threatened or subjected to physical harm because of their…

Asylum is a state of protection a country's government provides to citizens of other countries who are afraid to go home. They may fear retribution for bucking the authorities, threats from racist regimes or political aggressors. The problem may be persecution because of religious beliefs or social affiliations, race, nationality,…

Navigating the United States immigration process can become a lengthy and complicated process. Maintain your legal status and successfully expedite the application process by following these five tips. Follow the rules. Whether you have a non-immigrant visa, tourist visa or green card, be sure to know your responsibilities and limitations…

There is hope after death of a petitioner (Humanitarian Reinstatement) Some family-based immigrant petitions take years, even decades, before a visa is issued to the applying immigrant. Because of this prolonged waiting time, it is possible that the petitioner may die before the beneficiary gets his green card. As a…