How to Make the Most of Your Visits in a Long-Distance Relationship Long-distance relationships can be challenging, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. One of the biggest challenges is making the most of your time together when you finally see each other. Whether for a weekend, a week, or longer, these visits are precious…
The Spouse Visa Process: How to Bring Your Foreign Spouse to the United States What is a Spouse Visa? Suppose you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident married to someone from another country. In that case, you may wonder how to bring your spouse to the United States. The answer is the spouse…
How Do I File for a Fiance Visa? If you are a U.S. citizen engaged to someone from another country, you may be wondering how to bring your fiance to the United States to get married. The answer is the K-1 Fiance Visa, which allows your fiance to enter the country for 90 days to…
How does the Employment Authorization Document work? What is an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)? An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a legal document that enables foreign nationals to work lawfully in the United States. It is commonly referred to as a “work permit” and is officially known as Form I-766. It is a crucial document…
The Affidavit of Support and Financial Support for a Visa Applicant What is the Affidavit of Support (Form I-134)? Form I-134 is a “Declaration of Financial Support”. Simply put, a US citizen or Green Card holder who commits to assisting you financially while you are in the US, can use this form to inform the…
What is the Green Card Number? The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses a personalized number called the green card number to monitor your case before issuing the card. Although the green card may appear uncomplicated at first glance, it contains three lines of 90 characters, including letters, numbers, and “<” symbols on the…
The duties of a financial co-sponsor in relation to an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) What is a Joint Sponsor? A joint sponsor, also known as a financial co-sponsor, is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who assumes the legal responsibility of financially supporting an applicant for a family-based green card. This option is typically…
All Fiance Visa Resources USCIS Case Processing Times USCIS has a portal that displays case processing times for selected forms and locations so you can see how long it typically takes to process a claim and when to contact us with questions about your case. They update the case processing times on the website monthly…
How understand the difference between your A-number and your USCIS case number You will be required to enter your Alien Registration Number (commonly known as an “A-number,” “A#,” or “USCIS number”) on any paperwork or petitions you file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services after submitting your original application for a green card (USCIS). What…
All Fiance Visa Resources USCIS Case Processing Times USCIS has a portal that displays case processing times for selected forms and locations so you can see how long it typically takes to process a claim and when to contact us with questions about your case. They update the case processing times on the website monthly…