General Immigration Questions

A certified translation is essentially a sworn statement affirming the translator’s ability to translate a document from the original language to the English language accurately. … Continue Reading →

Form I-551 is the form number for a green card. It is proof of a foreign national’s immigration status to live and work permanently in the United States. … Continue Reading →

Not everyone has a USCIS online account number or even needs an account. We’ll explain if this is something you need and how to create one if necessary. … Continue Reading →

USCIS recognizes that not all people can afford the fees for filing immigration forms. Guidelines for requesting a fee waiver have been established so that filers with the greatest need receive this benefit.… Continue Reading →

The United States grants immigrant and nonimmigrant visas to foreign-born persons that want to enter the United States, but the visas have very different purposes.… Continue Reading →

Foreign nationals residing in the United States use Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address, to report a change of address with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). … Continue Reading →

Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, is an optional form that is used to request an electronic notification (text and/or email) when USCIS accepts your immigration application. … Continue Reading →

A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number that is generally issued to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain (working) nonimmigrants. You can find the number on a Social Security card and other documents.… Continue Reading →

Generally, all USCIS applications and petitions require an original “wet ink” signature. Use black ink and sign as you would sign with the name you would use for any legal document. Here are some guidelines for signing USCIS forms.… Continue Reading →

The DREAM Act is bipartisan legislation that aims to provide a long-term solution for undocumented minors who were brought to the United States unlawfully by their parents.… Continue Reading →

It’s customary to have only one name in several other parts of the world. This has created a problem for U.S. immigration officials. These American visa applicants end up with the name FNU for “first name unknown.”… Continue Reading →

A border crossing card (BCC) is an immigration identification card for Mexican citizens to temporarily visit the United States. It is basically a B-1/B-2 visa with certain privileges and restrictions.… Continue Reading →

When traveling to America through the visa waiver program, the visitor must obtain authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding a U.S.-bound air or sea carrier. … Continue Reading →

The Labor Condition Application is a requisite step for a U.S. employer that wants to hire a foreign national worker in the H-1B, H-1B, and E-3 categories.… Continue Reading →

A citizen or national of a foreign country who wants to visit the United States generally must first obtain a non-immigrant visa. Here’s how to apply. … Continue Reading →

The Mexican government’s consulate offices will issue the matrícula consular card to Mexican nationals living outside of Mexico. See how it helps Mexican nationals living in the United States.… Continue Reading →