Losing your F-1 student status might feel overwhelming. However, you generally have options to regain your academic standing and continue your education. A successful petition typically depends on understanding the federal rules and proving your eligibility. Here is...
A child's approaching 21st birthday can bring anxiety when a family still awaits an immigration decision. As the processing continues, parents might worry that turning 21 will extend their separation. If you are trying to bring your child into the United States,...
You check your passport before a trip and notice that your U.S. visa is in an expired passport. You now have a valid new passport, but you may wonder whether you need a new visa before you travel. In many cases, you can use a valid U.S. visa from an expired passport...
Both H-1B and J-1 are non-immigrant visas. You can choose either of them by considering various factors, such as your education, long-term goals and whether you primarily want to study or work. But before all that, you have to learn the distinction between the two...
Sometimes, a problem in your immigration history can stop you from getting a visa or permanent residence, even when you have a family member who can sponsor you. A waiver can sometimes help you get past that problem and continue your case. Here are four instances...
When you're planning a future with someone who lives in another country, one of the biggest questions you'll face is how to bring them to the U.S. legally. Many couples wrestle with whether to get married abroad first or bring their partner here on a fiancé visa. For...
A relative gets married overseas, or a work trip comes up, and suddenly you face a hard question: can you leave the country while you wait for your green card? For many people, one poorly timed trip can undo months of effort. Whether you can travel safely depends on...
Finding the right professor can take a worldwide search. Sometimes the best candidate lives in another country. Before a professor can teach or conduct research in the United States, the school must complete several immigration steps. Learning how the process works...
Louisiana is a major center for important research, from coastal restoration to energy and biomedical innovation. If you are a foreign-born researcher or engineer, your contributions to these fields could streamline your path to a green card. The EB-2 National...
Bringing a parent to the United States can feel urgent, especially when distance makes care, visits and family life harder. The parent green card process is available in some family situations, but not every adult child can file. Your own immigration status, your age,...