VISA2US Blog

Foreign workers under the H-1B visa umbrella enjoy the added perk of bringing their spouses and eligible children to the United States. While employed in this category, they have up to six years to live and work in America. During this period, it’s common for children to “age out” of the visa’s eligibility requirements. What happens when your child gets to this point, and is there any way you can keep them in the US with you? We have the details here.

Obtaining your green card is crucial when you want to stay in the US permanently. In addition to complex paperwork, you’ll also need to pass an interview at a USCIS field office, US consulate, or embassy nearby. Preparing for this interview will help you feel more comfortable when you’re talking to the officer. This guide walks through what you need to know before you head to your interview.

The USCIS has added additional days of work permit validity for eligible non-citizens in the U.S. seeking a renewal.

The USCIS is looking to change their definition and adjudication process for public charge of inadmissibility rulings. This includes changing which types of non-cash will be exempt from determinations.

A backlog still persists for many classes of non-immigrants seeking a work permit this year. Spouses of H1B visa holders can expect to wait at least 8 months for a work permit.

Adjustment of status processing times varies depending on their geographic location in the United States.

Receiving federal public benefits can be a confusing process for green card holders and their children. Depending on the U.S. state you live in, you might be eligible for SNAP, Medicaid, or children’s healthcare.

The USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant Program will help organizations that are dedicated to immigrants and naturalization with the resource base and funding they need to run their programs.

In order to work legally in the U.S. as a non-citizen, you either need to have working authorization or a green card. A new policy change in authorizing work permits will help streamline this process. 

Special immigrants who have helped the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime may be eligible for a green card in the United States. The following relates to procedural elements for this adjustment based scenario.