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Immigration Tips and Guides


Discover practical immigration tips to streamline your journey, from visa applications to green card processes, citizenship preparation, and navigating complex requirements with ease.


5 Ways to Speed Up Your Visa Processing

May 23, 2023

Regardless of which U.S. visa you’re applying for, the process can be a daunting and time-consuming experience. In recent years, processing times have increased for many visa categories due to COVID-19-related delays and a growing backlog of pending cases. Despite… View Article


Avoiding Common Naturalization Pitfalls

November 5, 2018

We have good and bad newsBad news first: The U.S. immigration system is a complex maze of forms and rules — and they keep changing. If you aren’t familiar with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website or the… View Article


Avoiding Immigration Pitfalls

November 15, 2017

We’ve got good news and bad newsThe bad news is, the immigration system is complicated and full of potential traps and roadblocks. (For more details, take a deep breath and read this lengthy list of things that could go wrong.)… View Article


Avoiding Immigration Scams

August 15, 2024

Immigration scams can cost you money immediately, cause serious immigration consequences, or lead to identity theft that could have a long-term impact on your financial well-being.Unfortunately, many factors make immigrants a frequent target for scammers. Many immigrants are anxious about… View Article



Creating Flawless Digital Documents

March 21, 2018

It’s no small task to prepare all the supporting documents for a family-based or a marriage-based green card. For the most part, the government requires copies rather than original documents, and you want to make sure that each copy is… View Article



Form I-829, Explained

March 5, 2025

Form I-829 (“Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status“) is used by EB-5 investors to request the removal of conditions on their two-year green card.. Filing this form grants them a 10-year permanent green card.



How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Green Card

October 10, 2024

Everything you need to know about replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged green card — form, fee, processing time, and how to deal with a denied Form I-90.