Samuel Beckett

What is the procedure to apply for H1B Visa?

You can get an H-1B visa if you are looking to be employed in jobs that generally require a Bachelor’s degree (called “specialty occupations”). To qualify under the H-1B category, the US employer has to file a Labor Condition Application with the Departm... Read >

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Do you want to set up and run a website for free or at an affordable cost? VPS hosting is one of the best ways to host a website online at affordable cost. Free VPS hosting and paid hosting are the two ways in which one can host a website online. Free... Read >

Maintaining Your Green Card Status

Per the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you may lose your permanent resident status (green card) if you commit an act that makes you removable from the US. If you commit such an act, you will have to face an immigration court to establish your rig... Read >

Dual Visa Intent

A common requirement for a non immigrant classification is that the foreign national seeking such classification have non immigrant intent rather than immigrant intent. In simple terms, the foreign national should not intend to remain permanently in the ... Read >

The Concept of Dual Citizenship

Dual citizenship simply means a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Every country has its own laws for citizenship based on its own policy. Persons may acquire dual nationality by operation of different laws in countries rather than b... Read >

Traveling Outside The US With A Green Card

Normally, you are required to present a passport from your country of citizenship or your refugee travel document to travel to a foreign country. Additionally, the foreign country may have additional entry/exit requirements (such as a visa). At a port... Read >

Path to Permanent Residence

To get permanent residence, an immigrant usually has to go through a three-step process. The entire process may take several years, depending on the type of the immigrant category and the immigrant's country of birth. A foreign national can get two p... Read >

Immigration Information For Employers and Employees

US employers have to verify that an foreign national whom they plan to employ or continue to employ in the US is authorized to accept employment in the US. As an employer, you may need the services of a foreign national to work at your company or busi... Read >

Refugees/Aslyees in the United States

A refugee, per international refugee law is one who seeks refuge in a foreign country because of war and violence, or out of fear of persecution in his/her country. The United States recognizes persecution "on account of race, religion, nationality, poli... Read >

Overview of Green Card and its Renewal Process

What is the Green Card? Large numbers of people enter the U.S. from other countries on a daily basis. Some people are returning home after being away for some time, some are coming to visit their family, some on a holiday, some for work and some move per... Read >

Why You Should Consider Becoming a US Citizen

While some get US citizenship for patriotic reasons, there are many other compelling reasons to become a US citizen. Voting in Elections If you want to participate in American democracy, becoming a citizen is the only option. Only US citizens have ... Read >

Documents Needed While Filing Form I-751

Along with your I-751 application, you have to send a copy of your Permanent Resident Card (Alien Registration Card or green card) and a copy of the green card of any of your conditional resident children you include in your application. Send copies of b... Read >

Filing Form I-751

Persons who received a green card through marriage and came to the US on a K1 visa would have received a Conditional Permanent Resident card that is valid only for two years. Once the two-year conditional period ends, permanent residence status will expi... Read >

Exception To The Naturalization Test

Generally, an applicant for naturalization is required to take a naturalization test that includes demonstrating knowledge of the English language where he/she should have the ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage, and also have knowle... Read >

Things To Know About The Green Card Lottery

“ELIGIBILITY", “NATIVE" AND “CHARGEABILITY" : Applicant's country of eligibility will normally be the same as his/her country of birth. One's country of eligibility is not related to where one lives. “Native" generally means someone born in a particu... Read >