Starting Feb 24, 2020, the USCIS will require a new form, Form I-944 Declaration of Self Sufficiency, for all green card applications. Furthermore, starting Feb 24, 2020, the USCIS will require new editions of Form I-485 – Application for Adjustment of Status and Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. How does it affect me? If you … Read more
OPT and CPT Employment for F-1 International Students: The Complete Guide Studying in the United States is often the first step in an immigrants path to a green card and, eventually, naturalization. However, too many international students every year jeopardize their career and immigration status by not understanding American immigration and employment rules. Avoid becoming … Read more
What is an Affidavit of Support? Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support is a contract between the US government and green card application sponsor, also known as the petitioner. It states that the sponsor will financially support the applicant if necessary. It is generally required when applying for a family-based green card. Basically, the US … Read more
In order to obtain a green card, or Lawful Permanent Residency, the applicant, the sponsor, and the applicant’s children all need to provide their birth certificates to the U.S. government. Obtaining birth certificates can range from trivial to nearly-impossible, and almost always takes a significant amount of time. Some countries require you to physically travel … Read more
What is Advance Parole? If you submitted your I-485 and are awaiting your green card, you can travel abroad in the meantime by obtaining an “Advance Parole Document”, also called a travel document. An Advance Parole Document allows you to re-enter the United States until you receive your green card. Advance Parole Documents are obtained … Read more