Other Areas of Law

Immigration to the United States can be a long and complex process. It can take anywhere from a year to more than a decade, and refusals are common. The two most common ways to immigrate to the US...

Green Card is the common name given to a Permanent Resident Card that serves as proof that a person is a legal permanent resident of the United States. These cards are issued to immigrants who...

The fiancée visa (also called a marriage visa) is used when a current United States citizen becomes engaged to someone from another country. This non-immigrant visa allows the fiancée to...

The procedure for adjusting an overstayed visa depends on the country where you are located. Visas are granted by the government of the foreign countries, giving you permission to enter for a...

A denied immigration visa can be a shattering experience. It can prevent you from joining a loved one, beginning a course of study or using the visa waiver program in the future. Negative...

Applying for a visa to live and work in the United States is a complex process. Depending on the type of visa, it can involve information from several parties and many steps. Certain types of visa...

A non-immigrant visa allows a foreign national to reside in the United States on a short-term basis. Non-immigrant visas are relatively easier to apply for than immigrant visas. However, there are...

If you are a citizen of a country such as the United States, Germany, England, Switzerland or any other western country and would like to visit Russian Federation you will most likely need to...

A "Green Card" is a card issued by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to aliens allowing them to live and work in the United States...

Qualifying for a Canadian work visa virtually depends on one primary factor: the acquisition of a job from a Canadian employer. If you have a secured position with documents to prove your...

There are many ways to obtain an immigration status, some requiring more effort than others. Most foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States will be classified as a non-immigrant or...

A green card allows a foreign national to live and work in the United States for an indefinite length of time. Getting a green card can also be the first step to U.S. citizenship through...

A fiancé(e) visa, also known as K1 visa, is a nonimmigrant visa allowing the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States and marry the petitioner. Before filing, it is...

The Citizenship and Immigration of Canada (CIC) bureau maintains an online service that allows you to check the application status of submitted cases. Unfortunately, it is selective in what...

Immigrating to Canada from Germany requires the same process and procedure as immigrating to Canada from France or Brazil. You must work through the Canadian foreign embassy in Berlin or one of...

A visa authorizes a foreign national to live in another country for a set period of time. It is against immigration law to violate the terms and conditions of your specific visa type. Visas issued...

Conditional "green cards" (officially Permanent Residence cards) are issued to non-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens who are married less than two years from the date the green-card application was...

Conversion of an O-1 visa to a "work permit" involves applying for an adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Commonly called the "green card" application, people...

While navigating the U.S. immigration system is a daunting task, particularly in the wake of 9/11, the system is still relatively smooth for foreign students. This article addresses the student...

Also known as a Petition for an Alien Fiancé(e), a K-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa approved by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allowing United States citizens to...

A fiancé or K1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows a foreign fiancé to enter the United States and marry an American citizen. Getting a visa for a foreign fiancé is a lengthy...

The SEVIS I-190 fee is for international students or visitors to the United States that are sponsored by an American school or organization in an exchange program. I-901 is the application for...

If you entered the U.S. on a valid visa and decide that you would like to stay permanently, you may qualify for an adjustment of status. If your adjustment of status is approved, you will hold...

The decision to get married is one of the most important ones you will make in your entire life. But once you get engaged, unnecessary trepidation and worry fades away unless your fiance is not a...

A K-1 visa, also known as a fiance(e) visa, is a non-immigrant visa issued to the foreign fiance(e) of an American citizen by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allowing legal...

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa in the U.S. It is authorized under the Immigration & Nationality Act. The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to employ foreign workers in specialty...

Any South African wishing to travel to Australia must apply and be approved for a visa. There are several types of tourist visas, though not all are available to citizens of South Africa.

An F1 visa is issued to foreign citizens pursuing studies at an accredited school in the United States. The F2 visa is issued to dependents of F1 students. It is possible to convert from an F1 to...

Anyone seeking to gain permanent resident status in the United States is required to apply for an immigrant visa. There are several immigrant visa categories--such as employment sponsored or...

Diversity Visa lottery program is one of the greatest immigrant visa issuing program by the government of United States. The US government issues upto 50,000 immigrant visas each year to...

Chinese nationals seeking a South Korean visa should understand that South Korean immigration laws can be quite strict. As a result, the visa requirements for Chinese national needing a South...

You are not allowed to overstay a visa in India (or anywhere) under any circumstance. The overstaying of a visa without registration and proper extension could result in a severe fine, deportation...

Citizens of the United States who wish to visit China will need to apply for and receive an L visa before travel. The L visa can be valid for anywhere from 90 days to two years. Applications are...

The U.S. Department of State reports that about 400,000 Americans flock to the Philippines each year. Most go back to their homeland bearing stories and memories of bustling cities dotted with...

A person who wants to apply for an Australian Permanent Visa may apply while on a tourist visa. If the tourist visa will run out while the decision is being made, the person may apply for a...

The United Kingdom marriage visa is issued to a spouse who is married to a U.K. citizen, or U.K. legal permanent residents who wish to live in the U.K. The U.K. marriage visa also applies to civil...

Falling "out of status" means you have broken a particular regulation regarding your immigration status. As a result, you are at risk of losing the benefits of your status as long as you remain...

In 2007, Spanish immigration laws changed quite drastically in favor of the immigrant. Immigration to Spain can be done through limited means with the best, most assured route being obtaining...

A citizen of the United Kingdom may require a visa to enter the United States. Certain visitors may also apply for entry under the Visa Waiver Program, which allows for a visit of up to 90 days...

Canada has a reciprocal border agreement with the United States that allows citizens of either country to cross the border for visits of up to six months without first obtaining a visa. For any...

Prior to traveling to the United States, a visitor must apply for and obtain a visa. People who do not have family in the United States who can apply for a visa on their behalf can obtain a visa...

The K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa is intended to allow a non-U.S.-visa-holding immigrant entry into the U.S. in order to marry a United States citizen or legal resident, provided the couple has proof of...

The U.S. Virgin Islands are an unincorporated territory of the United States. As such, immigration is governed by the same laws that govern immigration in any other part of the country. This means...

Visas and immigrant paperwork for nearly every country can be a long and tiring process. Sadly, the institution of marriage over the years has been abused to help individuals enter legally into...

The United States Department of State defines a K1 visa as a "Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiance(e)." A K1 visa is allows the fiancee of a United States citizen to enter the United States.

Even though Australia is a Commonwealth country, citizens of Australia require a spousal visa in order to join a U.K. citizen living in the United Kingdom. Spousal visas are applied for at the...

For general travel purposes, many British citizens do not require a visa to visit the United States. British citizens who are coming to the United States to work, study, marry, or settle with a...

If you want to work in the United Kingdom, you'll need a work permit and a work visa. The permits, issued by Work Permits (UK), are only available for a specific job, through a specific employer....

Obtaining American citizenship and permanent residency, or a green card, is a challenging and exciting process. A green card is the colloquial term for the immigration document that entitles an...

Obtaining a visitor visa to the United States is not difficult. While it may be somewhat time-consuming, having all your documentation in order will streamline the process. Contact the U.S....