From the Desk of Sheela Murthy Form I-765, which is used to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD), now provides the option for the applicant to simultaneously apply for a Social Security number (SSN). In an announcement released on October 2, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explains that it has entered […]
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What International Students Should Know About Health Insurance
Going to college abroad is always fun and enjoyable. Students get new experience and exposure to different environments, culture, technology, and more. It is important to get reliable health insurance before school starts so that students can have coverage and proof of insurance when enrolling for classes. Is health insurance mandatory for international students? It […]
Tips for Foreigners Entering the U.S. with a Tourist Visa
Traveling abroad can easily bring a bitter sweet feeling. It’s exciting to travel to another country regardless of different environment, culture, and sometimes language barriers. Most people travel to the U.S. for site seeing, medical tourism, business, and more. Before getting to the U.S., you need to make sure that you have everything you need. […]
What you should know when applying for U.S. Visa
Getting a U.S. visa could be a challenge if you don’t know which documents needs to be filled out, and what you need to prepare before the interview. Each embassy have its own requirements for U.S. visitors. Three things you should know before the interview Proof of intention: You will have to provide a proof […]
Which documents should I bring to show my intention to return to the home country?
You might have all the documents you need to be considered for a U.S. Visa, but that does not guarantee getting a visa. Here are few things you need to know before going to an interview: Age matters: For most cases, younger people are more likely to immigrate to the U.S. It is important to […]
Visa for Different Countries
Every country has its own visa requirements. Visiting another country normally means that you will need a visa. On the other hand, there are a lot of exceptions when it comes to your country of citizenship and the country you are visiting. People from neighboring countries may not require visa, and sometimes people holding passports […]
Schengen Visa Tips
Visitors from other countries are required to get mandatory Schengen visa in order to enter Schengen Zone. Visa Application Requirements In order to travel to one or more of the Schengen Zone countries, as aforementioned, one needs to apply for a Schengen visa at the designated embassy/consulate. There are however, certain requirements similar to every […]
European Immigration
Traveling to Europe for a visit, studies, work, or vacation requires a visa for citizens of any country outside the EU.. A visa is a sticker in your travel document which is given to you by an EU country and which allows you to enter and remain in that country for a certain period of […]
What you need to know about H1 Visa
Are you planning to work in the USA? Read on to learn more about H1 visa, eligibility, and how to apply. The H-1B Visa is for foreign professionals who are sponsored by a U.S. employer to work in a specialty occupation in the U.S. An H-1B visa is generally valid for three years and can be […]
H-1B & H-2B Non-Immigrant Visa Numbers and Usage
The Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT), among other things, imposed a 65,000 annual numerical limitation on the number of aliens who may be granted H-1B visas or accorded such status in a fiscal year and a 66,000 annual numerical limitation on the number of aliens who may be accorded H-2B status. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)agreed to track […]
