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8 Essential Tips for Managing Immigration Status During a Layoff

After losing an H-1B job, you have 60 days to find new work or change status. New Washington protections and…

7 Key Facts You Should Know About the I-131 Advance Parole Document

Advance Parole (Form I-131) allows certain immigrants to travel outside the U.S. without losing their pending immigration applications. Applicants must…

12 Essential Points to Remember When Sponsoring a Child for U.S. Visa

Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents can sponsor children under 21 for visas. The process starts with Form I-130, requires…

6 Essential Steps for Consular Processing Outside the U.S.

To obtain a U.S. green card from abroad through consular processing, applicants must navigate six steps including petition filing, visa…

9 Effective Ways to Track Your Visa Application Progress Today

Submit your visa application to get a receipt number, then use USCIS and CEAC tools to track progress. Regularly check…

5 Key Facts About Automatic Revalidation for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

Effective July 13, 2025, Automatic Revalidation lets qualified nonimmigrants visit Canada, Mexico, or nearby islands briefly without a new visa.…

10 Essential Steps to Take After Becoming a U.S. Citizen

New U.S. citizens should quickly apply for passports, register to vote, and update SSA and IRS records. They gain access…

7 Essential Steps to Upgrade a Family-Based Petition from F2B to F1

To upgrade from F2B to F1, the petitioner must naturalize, USCIS notified, and the petition reclassified. Monitoring the Visa Bulletin…