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What to do if your work card is delayed

Monday, August 9th, 2010

My work card is delayed and what can I do? I just graduated and applied for it and want to start my practical training, but I can’t. My work card is about to expire and I just filed for a new one, but may have to stop working. We explain the situation and suggest some solutions in this blog.

Fees for visa stamp will go up

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Are you planning to apply for U.S. visa stamp overseas this summer? Most likely the visa application fee won’t be $131 any more since it will go up soon. You’ll find more details in this blog.

New problems for U.S. citizens who marry a foreign person

Monday, May 17th, 2010

If a U.S. citizen wants to marry a person living overseas what are the tricky points and problems? We explain the dangers and how to do it in this blog, focusing on a a new problem citizens and their fiances are having.

How to change your name on your “green card”

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

You just got married and have your passport with your new family name, but your “green card” still has your maiden name. How do you make sure your name on your passport and “green card” are the same? We explain how in this blog

How a U.S. citizen can get a GC for spouse or parents

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

You just got married to someone who is not a U.S.citizen or your parents back in your home country are getting older. In this blog I explain how you, a U.S. citizen, can help them get a GC and when you should ask a lawyer’s help.

Changing your address with Immigration after you move

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

You just finished your move and your ready to relax. If you’re in the U.S. and are not a U.S. citizen, you’re not done! You have to update your address with Immigration on-line or there may be problems. In this posting I explain how to do so and give some warnings about potential trouble to avoid.

Your child is 21 – Congratulations! You made it, but if they want to stay in the U.S. they need their own visa!

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

You’ve been in the U.S. for years sent by your foreign business. Your child turned 21, but they can’t stay with you in the U.S. and have to leave school. This blog explains how to avoid this nightmare.