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Complete Guide to Form DS-260
Published on June 12, 2025Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa Application, is an online form that must be completed by individuals and family members living outside the United States who are applying for either a marriage-based green card or a Diversity Visa. This form is one of many required for those applying for immigration benefits outside of the United States, including…
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EAD Card vs Green Card | Similarities and Differences
Published on April 29, 2025When individuals consider immigrating to the United States, their thoughts usually sway toward a green card. While permanent residency is a common goal, other options are available that would allow you to work in the United States until a green card is issued. An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows you to work legally in the…
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Green Card Abandonment – How to Avoid Loosing Your Green Card
Published on April 24, 2025You 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…
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Guide to SB-1: Returning Resident Visa
Published on April 18, 2025If 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,…
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How to Fill out the DS-160: Step-by-Step Instructions
Published on April 18, 2025The 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…
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Are You Checking USCIS Case Status and Processing Times Accurately in 2025?
Published on March 27, 2025So you’ve completed all the necessary paperwork, settled the fees, acquired your USCIS receipt number, and now the anticipation sets in. The waiting game begins, accompanied by potential backlogs, government hitches, and evolving regulations. While this waiting period can be stressful, a reliable way to alleviate the tension is by understanding how to understand your…