

H1B Layoff: What Are the Options If You Get Laid Off on H1B?
After being laid off on an H1B visa, it's undoubtedly a challenging situation. However, there are options available to navigate through...


H1B Visa Stamping in USA for Indian Citizens Pilot Program
The pilot program for H1B visa stamping in the USA will accept applications from January 29, 2024, to April 1, 2024, for visas issued in...


Lost Indian Passport in the USA: Reissue, Processing Time, Fees, and Emergency Certificate
If your Indian passport is damaged, lost, or stolen in the US, the first step is to immediately report the incident to the local police....


Which is Better for a Green Card: L1 Visa or H1B Visa?
There isn't a definitive answer as the choice between L1 and H1B visas depends on individual circumstances and employer sponsorship....


Things to Know About American Culture Before Traveling to America for the First Time
If you are traveling to America on a tourist visa for the first time, it's good to know a bit about American culture. Americans like doing..


Sample USCIS Withdraw Application Letter, Explained
The first thing to do when withdrawing your USCIS application is to write a formal letter to USCIS. The withdrawal letter should have ...


Step-by-Step Guide for Filing I-765 Online for EAD Application
I needed to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card in order to work in the United States. This is when I discovered the..


J1 Visa Waiver Application Process and Timeline (Introduction)
J1 visa is a non-immigrant visa granted to individuals who wants to participate in exchange visitors program in United States.


Guide to US Tourist Visa from India: How to Apply for USA Visa
A B2 tourist visa falls under the short-term visit category. It's for individuals who want to visit the U.S. temporarily for tourism...


J1 Visa to Green Card: I-485 Application Process and Documents Checklist
Steps for filing I-485. I-485 is to adjust your status to permanent resident and once it is approved you should get the green card...


J1 Visa to Green Card: My Success Story for I-140 Application Process
A step-by-step guide for filing I-140 for J1 visa holders under the EB1a category. How to file a green card (GC) under eb1? J1 to EB1 GC.


How to Expedite Green Card Processing for Pending I-485 (Expedite Request)
USCIS's processing takes too long and many of us wonder if we can make a green card expedite request (specifically, I-485 expedite request).


Transitioning from J1 Visa to Green Card: A Guide to Permanent Residency for Postdoc
My transition from a J1 visa to a Green Card: As a postdoc on a J1 visa until 2022, I see value in sharing my journey to benefit fellow J1..


J1 Visa to H1B: How to do Change of Status for Postdoc?
If you work in the academy as postdoc and your J1 visa is about to end then you have to file a change of status before your J1 visa ends.


J1 Visa Rules: 2-Year Home Residency Requirement and Travel Restrictions
Most of the J1 visas are subjected to 2 year home residency rule if not all. This requirement is a part of US law, in the immigration...


How to Apply for a U.S. Passport for Minors: Application Process, Required Documents, Forms, Fees, and Renewal
Steps needed to apply for a minor's US passport. I am going to share all paperwork, forms, fees, and documents required for a minor passport


Urgent Humanitarian Reasons USCIS Expedite Request Examples
You can submit an expedited request to USCIS based on urgent humanitarian reasons, severe financial loss, compelling the US government...


Understanding US Visa Rejection Reasons (B1/B2 Tourist Visa Denial)
The most common US visa rejection reasons for B1/B2 tourist visas are insufficient ties to the home country, financial insufficiency....


H1B Grace Period after Layoffs - Approved I-140, Severance Pay
If H1B or L1 visa holders are laid off, fired, or terminated from their job, either voluntarily or involuntarily or due to massive job cuts.


How long can I stay after my J1 visa expires?
There are few ways how you can stay in the US after your J1 visa expires. A J1 visa holder can stay in the US for a maximum stay of...