VISA2US Blog

The H-1B visa system is a popular avenue used by skilled foreign workers to expand their professional skills across borders and into the United States. While there are numerous benefits that come with this visa category, the downside to an H-1B is the need to wait for strict filing dates and hope that your registration is chosen in the random lottery, where a cap of 65,000 regular and 20,000 advanced registrants are selected to move forward and file a petition. But there’s a way around this limitation if you can find a cap-exempt employer, and those in the scholarly field often meet the conditions to do this quite naturally. Read on to find out if a scholar you know (or you yourself) can skip the lottery process and obtain an H-1B more easily.

Thousands of people worldwide begin becoming United States citizens every year. There are two paths to this goal. One may become a citizen by being born in the US or through naturalization. The first is obvious, but the second method requires careful planning and knowledge of immigration law. When you know what you’re doing and meet the qualifications, you can use an H-1B visa to start your journey to American citizenship.

Employers and employees petitioning for an H-1B visa undergo a complicated process involving paperwork and background checks. These checks are performed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and, if necessary, the FBI. What’s involved in this background check, and how can you prepare for yours? Read on to find out the details.

This special USCIS form is meant for children who are under the age of 18, living outside of the United States, and have a U.S. citizen parent who can pass a continuous presence test.

The N-400 is the USCIS application green card holders use to apply for U.S. citizenship. The state you live in will ultimately affect your overall processing time for this submission.

April 1st through May 1st is Ramadan, and if you need to reschedule a USCIS appointment, be sure to call or reach out to your processing center.

The USCIS is able to accommodate those who have experienced some unforeseen circumstances during their immigration process. Such applicants need to contact the USCIS and clearly explain the nature of their situation.

Naturalization trends show that different factors such as financial sustainability, English proficiency, and geographic ties to one's country all contribute to whether or not immigrants go ahead and file an N-400 application.

Some visa applicants will need to show an intent to return to their home country given they are successful in being admitted to the United States. Below are some recommendations for how to navigate this process.

Those interested in the H2B visa should do research to make sure their prospective employer has handled USCIS petitions in the past and would be equipped/able to process their application.