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What is the USCIS Form I-765 Filing Fee?

With all of the different eligibility categories, it can be hard to figure out what you should pay for the Form I-765 filing fee. Here’s the breakdown. What’s the regular filing fee for Form I-765? Normally, the filing fee for Form I-765 is $410. Keep reading to see if you fall into a category where […]

3 H-1B Visa Alternatives for Entrepreneurs & Investors

Are you a founder or entrepreneur looking to work temporarily in the United States? Or, are you an investor or venture capitalist looking to help expedite the process for an overseas employee to work temporarily in the United States? Search no further; this article has everything you need to know about obtaining a temporary work […]

Form I-131 Supporting Document Checklist

You need to submit the Form I-131 when you are applying for: a Reentry Permit, a Refugee Travel Document, or an Advance Parole Document. In addition to the form, you also need to submit various supporting documents. This form I-131 checklist will help figure out which documents you need to include. There are some basic […]

How to Prepare & Submit the Form I-693

How to fill out Form I-693 (For the Applicant) The I-693 includes 10 parts. As the Applicant you only need to fill out Part 1 before your doctor appointment. You will also need to write your name and Alien Number (when you have one) at the top of each page of the form. This should […]

What is the Green Card Lottery?

To many hopeful immigrants around the world, the Green Card Lottery is the “golden ticket” for entry into the United States. In many ways, Green Card Lottery, officially known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a cheap and straightforward way to enter the U.S. Applying is free and fewer forms are needed than for […]

Form I-131 Travel Application Guide

What is the Form I-131 Travel Application? Form I-131 is a travel application. This travel document often is used by green card holders. You can use it to apply for a re-entry permit, refugee travel document or advance parole travel document. A Re-entry permit enables a lawful permanent resident or conditional permanent resident (Green Card […]

How to Travel After Submitting Form I-131

So you’ve submitted your Form I-131 and are ready to travel outside of the United States. But where exactly can you go? Here’s a simple guide to international travel after submitting Form I-131. Getting your Travel Document Submitting Form I-131 alone isn’t going to allow you to travel. Form I-131 is actually an application for […]

Form I-765 EAD Step by Step Guide

What is Form I-765? Form I-765 is an application for employment authorization. What is employment authorization? Employment authorization is when United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) gives temporary authorization for employment to non-citizens. Certain immigrants who qualify to work in the United States can use Form I-765 to request an employment authorization document (EAD). […]

Top 10 Most Common H-1B Visa Questions

Top 10 Questions About Getting a Green Card