You have three Student Visa Options: J-1 Visa, F-1 Visa, and M-1 Visa. What student visa you should get depends on the answers to the following questions: What is the objective of you coming to the US? Study in a program or get training? What type of program? How long? What is the long-term goal...Read More
The petitioner for your O-1 Visa petition can be a variety of people and is generally referred to as the U.S. Agent. Self-petitioners are not allowed for the O-1 Visa. The U.S. Agent is someone who acts on your behalf and is a facilitator for the petition. The Agent can be a variety of people...Read More
These 5 Top Tips will help you build a strong affidavit to establish a bona fide marriage to get a successful spouse petition approved. Include the full name, address, and citizenship of the author. Address how the writer of the affidavit knows the beneficiary and petitioner. Provide specific information about a shared experience or the...Read More
A J-1 Visa is suitable for those who wish to study or obtain work related experience or training, under a specific exchange visa category. Before you can apply for a J-1 Visa, you must first be accepted into an exchange visitor program through a designated sponsoring organization in the U.S. You can learn more at...Read More
It is not required to have a fully executed, written contract with your employer for the O-Visa petition. You can submit a deal memo, group of emails or other writing that meets the requirements of a basic contract However, the evidence must detail the following: an offer Acceptance the payment or other compensation the position...Read More
These 5 Top Tips will help you build a successful I-130 Petition, or the concurrent filing of an I-130 and I-485 Application, so you can avoid a Request for Evidence (RFE) and reduce your chances of getting a denial. 1. Establish the Family Relationship Submit documentary evidence of the family relationship through birth certificate, marriage...Read More
If you are already in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, you can stay in the U.S. and do a Change of Status application or you can return to your country, or a country that does third-country visa processing, and apply for a visa through the consulate. What option you choose depends on various factors: ...Read More
Having multiple employers for your O-Visa petition is by no means necessary, but can be beneficial. Employer letters are a significant part of the petition, because they sponsor you and emphasize you are extraordinary ability and how that would be beneficial to the employer in the United States. These well-drafted letters can help establish your...Read More
The following 5 Top Tips address the most common reasons for why an I-485, Green Card Application, is returned or outright denied, and will help to reduce your chances of getting your application returned or denied. 1. Pay the Fees If you are including a check, make sure there are sufficient funds in your account...Read More
You cannot work while you are here in the U.S. on a student visa unless you are authorized to do so under OPT or CPT. OPT and CPT are both employment authorizations for students on the F-1 Visa. CPT stands for Curricular Practical Training: For undergraduate students; Full-time or part-time; Requires a signed agreement between...Read More
