It is no surprise that a long and dragging processing time often frustrates visa applicants, especially ones waiting to receive their green cards. USCIS presents you with two options under the limited circumstances to hasten the process: (1) premium processing and (2) expedite request. Since those two have a same…

While “Time is money” is a well-known conventional wisdom, it especially hits home to most U.S. immigrants because lots of matters are at stake such as marriage, family reunion and jobs. Your visa processing is said to be done usually, give or take, within 6 months, but soon you often…

Lawfully case tracker app is the smartest USCIS & NVC tracker app hands down. What makes Lawfully stand out among other trackers is its data-driven analysis to result in a reliable prediction of your visa journey. This innovative approach in the legal tech industry, especially challenging and unpredictable immigration world…

Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is much in demand when foreigners including international students, workers, and workers’ spouses seek an opportunity to make a living in the U.S. There are different circumstances where you need an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) depending on their status. A number of questions and concerns inevitably…

You don’t necessarily have to rely on someone to start a new life in the U.S. I admit that obtaining a green card through marriage with a U.S. citizen or employment is one of the most common ways to settle in the new country. But as far as you know…

USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) and NVC (National Visa Center) complete each other for your immigration process, especially when you apply for immigration visas such as a Green Card outside the U.S. Not only do USCIS and NVC basically play different roles, but depending on your residence, your application…

When you order a combo platter at a Halal food truck, you conveniently get to eat both lamb and chicken over rice. You don’t have to order and pay twice for a lamb and a chicken platter each. Based on the same principle, USCIS initiated issuing the so-called “combo card”…

Immigration is not about competing with each other to get to the first place. It’s not as simple as the processing time of your application or if you applied earlier than others. Lots of factors such as the type of your visa, the relationship with your sponsor, and the service…

Recessions and lay-offs are unavoidable parts of the economic cycle. However, lay-offs are more difficult for immigrant workers to deal with as they have to not only go through a major employment change, but also find a way to maintain their immigration status. …