Does an Adjustment of Status Require an I-94 Extension?
The U.S. government tracks non-citizen arrivals and departures through I-94 cards. If a nonimmigrant visa holder completes an adjustment of status and later travels internationally, she should identify...
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The Risks of an Affidavit of Support for a Family Green Card
A U.S. citizen or resident wishing to bring a family member to the country must complete the I-864 form. This form is a contract between the citizen or resident and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
View ArticleHow to Terminate an F-1 Visa
An F-1 visa, also known as a student visa, is intended for temporary visitors to the U.S. who plan to stay for education purposes only. Since this visa is intended for temporary visitors only, your F-1...
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Do I Require a Sponsor Affidavit for a Visa Application?
Before issuing certain visas the government requires the immigrant to provide evidence that they have the proper means of support while in the country. The immigrant's sponsor must be at least 18, have...
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How to Get Dual American and Canadian Citizenship
Both the United States and Canada allow their residents to hold dual citizenship--that is, to be a citizen of two countries at the same time. You can become a dual citizen in two ways: with or without...
View ArticleHow to Apply for a USA Marriage Visa
A U.S. citizen or a permanent resident that marries a non-U.S. citizen can sponsor a spouse's legal immigration to the U.S. by filing a marriage visa petition. An immediate relative, such as a spouse,...
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How to Extend a Green Card
Green cards or Permanent Residence cards issued between 1977 and 1989 have no expiration dates, but those issued after 1989 do expire every ten years. You may renew your card six months before its...
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How to Apply for Swiss Citizenship
Switzerland is a popular destination for foreign individuals and businesses but Swiss citizenship can only be obtained in three ways: through birth, regular naturalization and facilitated...
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How to Obtain Hungarian Citizenship
Hungary's citizenship laws have changed over the years; the laws in effect at the time of an applicant's birth govern an application. As of 2011, Hungary's current citizenship laws are based on the...
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How to Convert a Green Card to Citizenship
Converting legal permanent residency into citizenship requires first that the applicant qualify. Qualifications include the amount of time spent living as a permanent resident in the U.S., the...
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How to Obtain US Citizenship for My Spouse
U.S. citizenship will grant your spouse several important rights. These include the right to vote, apply for social security, obtain a U.S. passport and serve on a jury. To gain these rights, however,...
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How to Track My Visa Application Process
Getting up to date information on your U.S visa application is a simple process.
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How to Upgrade a L1B Visa to a L1A
L1-class visas are for international intracompany transferees. The L1 visas are divided into two categories: L1A for manager/executive transferees and L1B for specialized knowledge workers. The...
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The Re-entry Requirements for the B1/B2 Visa
If you're coming to the U.S. for business or pleasure, you will need either a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa. These visas are only valid for a maximum of six months, so to stay in the U.S. longer, you must...
View ArticleHow to Request a Visa
Obtaining a visa to the United States is necessary for foreigners to live inside the country for reasons such as work, education or marriage. To receive a visa you must know how to apply, what...
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How to Bring My Spouse to the USA With a K-3 Visa
If you are a United States citizen who has married a citizen of another country, bringing your spouse to the US to live with you as a permanent resident requires filing a lot of paperwork with the US...
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How to Get a Same-Day Oath at the N400 Interview
The naturalization interview (N400) is the second to last step in the citizenship process. At the interview you will be asked a few questions based on U.S. history and government along with inquiries...
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How to Apply for Portuguese Citizenship
You can't apply to become a Portuguese citizen unless you qualify legally under law in that country. Portugal has a few different avenues for citizenship, mainly being born to a citizen, marrying a...
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How to Apply for a Marriage Visa
The United States offers permanent and semi-permanent entry into the country to foreign-born individuals for specific reasons, allowing them to live and work in the United States without becoming a...
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How to Add a Wife to a Green Card
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your green card, whether you already have it, if you are in the process of applying for it, and on what grounds it is based, you may or may not be allowed to...
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