Immigration

Audits are a normal part of life. They can happen to insurance claims, tax refunds, and even to immigration applications. In this entry, we will talk about what will happen to your employer if they are audited during the process of getting an employee approved for a green card through the PERM-GC process. If an employer […]

The green card application process is extremely complex, and as a result, many individuals simply do not even try to get their green cards. The ones who do are often surprised to find out that it can take years to be approved, and finally receive their green card. If you have received your green card, […]

Of the myriad types of visas that can be applied for, arguably the most common is the U.S. non-immigrant visa. This visa, which can actually be a range of visas, is most commonly used for students who wish to study in the United States. If you are applying for a nonimmigrant visa, there are a few […]

When it comes to an immigration interview, there are many do’s and don’t’s. This is most certainly true for nonimmigrant visa interviews. In fact, there are a few rules that apply only to nonimmigrant visas, such as impressing on the interviewing officer the importance of your homeland. By its very nature, a nonimmigrant visa is temporary, […]

As with many different things in life, a successful nonimmigrant visa interview is all about being convincing. You know you have a good reason to travel to the United States; you merely need to properly convince the consular officer of that fact. If you are planning to travel to the United States on a nonimmigrant […]

In our previous few entries, we have covered a few tips and tricks-of-the-trade to help you get through the nonimmigrant visa application process successfully. The most common reason people apply for nonimmigrant visas is to be able to come into the United States to study. While it is inarguably true that individuals need to work […]

So far in this blog, we have covered a wide range of advice on how to best deal with nonimmigrant visa interviews. This will be the final entry in that series, and will cover one of the most important tips that can ever be shared. First, however, we will need to talk about an issue […]

Immigration is a very complex part of United States law. There are many aspects of it which are commonly known, and there are aspects of it which remain mysterious to anyone not trained in it. There are also areas which are common knowledge but are commonly forgotten. One such area is the area of tax […]

Once the immigration process is complete, and an individual finds themselves standing on U.S. soil, it may seem like the battle is over. While, for the most part, that is true, there are still a few tips and tricks that you should be aware of, in order to make your transition as smooth as possible. One […]

As outlined in our previous entry, one of the most important things to do after being granted entry into the United States is to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN). In order to avoid complications, it is recommended to wait a period of 10 days after entry, in order to let your status update in the […]