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Getting an employment-based green card can be a long but rewarding process. There are many advantages to using your employment to gain lawful permanent resident status in the U.S., and there are many ways to go about getting this status. One such way is through an adjustment of status through the use of an I-485 form. The full employment-based green card timeline can range from seven months to five years. Your immigration attorney can give you a better idea of what you can expect. Keep reading to learn how long you can expect to wait to get a green card via…
If you want to make the U.S. feel more like home, bringing your parents over with a parent green card can be the missing key! Assuming you meet the guidelines and requirements, it's never been easier to bring your parents to the U.S. with VisaNation's exclusive service. Get started today, and start the immigration process that will reunite your family. (more…)
You may be subject to green card abandonment or green card cancellation without even knowing it. Many U.S. permanent residents travel every year without knowing they risk losing their legal permanent resident (LPR) status. On this page, learn all about green card abandonment, re-entry permits, Form I-407, and how to reinstate a green card after abandonment. You will also learn about the abandonment consequences and how to avoid them. (more…)
Foreign nationals may obtain U.S. immigration benefits through the employment-based immigration categories. EB-1 and EB-2 are the two categories. The EB1 vs. EB2 question is a popular topic of discussion due to the advantages and disadvantages that each possesses. In our guide, explore the similarities and differences between each, along with EB-1 vs. EB-2 processing time, how to go from EB-2 to EB-1, the National Interest Waiver (NIW), and much more! EB-1 vs EB-2: Differences in Detail To make the best decision as to which immigration path suits your particular situation, it's advised to weigh the differences along with the…
If you've stayed outside of the United States for over a year on your green card or past the validity of your travel permit, USCIS considers your green card abandoned. If you want to return, it's imperative to learn all about the SB-1, Returning Resident Visa, including who qualifies, how to apply, the DS-117 form, the application process, fees, and more. What is the SB-1 Visa? Sometimes things happen beyond your control, requiring you to stay in another country for an extended period. Due to U.S. government policy, staying abroad for over a year signifies you have abandoned your green…
The Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, also known as Form DS-160, is used by individuals who want to apply for a temporary visa to travel to the U.S. and fiancé(e) visas (K visas). It is not the appropriate form if you seek a visa to move to the United States permanently. For that, you need to apply for a green card. Filling out Form DS-160 involves answering questions about your history, family, and personal information so the USCIS can determine your eligibility. In conjunction with the personal interview, the answers dictate whether you are approved for the visa. In this guide,…
A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the U.S. following the recent enforcement of a long-dormant federal rule originally under the Smith Act. Enacted in 1940, the Smith Act required certain noncitizens to register, submit biometric data, and carry proof of registration, or face fines, imprisonment, or deportation. In 2025, the government revived this mandate, expanding its scope and enforcement Background Starting on April 11th, 2025, a new policy has been implemented requiring all immigrants who did not enter the United States with a visa to register with the federal government. Individuals, particularly those without formal legal status, must now…
Investment is one of the most prestigious avenues for foreign nationals to achieve both lawful resident status and financial opportunities in the United States, specifically, real estate investment. This is mostly achieved through the EB-5 immigrant investor program, which enables foreign nationals to acquire a U.S. green card by investing a minimum of $800,000 or $1.05 million in a U.S. enterprise. For foreign nationals seeking a U.S. green card through real estate investment, here is a complete guide. From April 2023 to March 2024 alone, foreign investors purchased 54,000 U.S. properties, totalling over $42 billion, accounting for 2% of the…
