As the year ends, many international students make plans to travel abroad during their break from classes. It is important that students inform themselves before they leave the United States about the rules they must follow to successfully re-enter the country after their trip. Studying in the US is always exciting. However whether you are going […]
Category Archives: United States of America
Green Card for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizen
Sometimes immigration process can get very complicated. That’s why it’s very important to go on USCIS website regularly and check for updates on immigration. Also remember to buy Visitor Health Insurance for your relative coming to the US. Please read more about Visitor Health Insurance. If you are an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, you […]
OIG Report Criticizes USCIS Targeted Site Visits for H1B Verification
On October 20, 2017, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report criticizing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Administrative Site Visits and Verification Program (ASVVP) and the use of targeted site visits. The report, entitled “USCIS Needs a Better Approach to Verify H1B Visa Participants,” found that […]
Something very important to consider before your trip to USA
Sometimes life can get unpredictable and your vacation can end up with a death or terminal illness and all you will want to do is getting back home. In these sad circumstances when death occurs during your travel, all expenses of returning your remains to your home country will be taken care by the CHUBB […]
Premium Processing Now Available for All Petitioners Seeking H-1B Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) resumed premium processing for all H-1B visa extension of stay petitions. Premium processing is now available for all types of H-1B petitions. H-1B visas provide skilled workers for a wide range of specialty occupations, including information technology, engineering, and mathematics. When a petitioner requests the agency’s premium processing service, USCIS […]
What foreign visitors and international students should know about dental care in the United States
Anyone who has ever experienced toothache is aware of extremely pain and depression that it can bring. Sometimes this kind of pain can became too difficult to handle without getting professional help. Whether you are on a business trip, study tour or just enjoying a vacation abroad, toothache is going to cause a lot of […]
Apply for EAD and Social Security Number Simultaneously
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 […]
US Temporary Worker Visa Categories
Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Worker Classification Nonimmigrant Classification for a Temporary Worker Description Nonimmigrant Classification for Dependant Spouses and Children of a Temporary Worker CW-1 CNMI-Only transitional worker CW-2 E-1 Treaty traders and qualified employees. E-13 E-2 Treaty investors and qualified employees. E-23 E-2C Long-term foreign investors in the CNMI […]
Student Visa Procedures for Students heading to USA this Fall
Are you planning to join a US University in the Fall? If you wish to pursue full-time academic or vocational studies in the United States, you may be eligible for one of two nonimmigrant student categories. The “F” category is for academic students and the “M” is for vocational students. To learn more, please see […]
Visiting USA requirements
Visiting the United States of America. Generally, if you want to visit (and not live in) the United States you must first obtain a visitor visa. Travelers from certain countries may be exempt from this requirement. For more information, please see the U.S Department of State website. Also, all visitors are advised to carry proper […]
