Questions tagged [usa]
Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in the United States of America
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Changing schools on short term F1
I am visiting states on F1 for a short term course of four weeks. My F1 is valid only for 4 weeks for the duration of the course. After the completion of my course, am thinking to join a Masters ...
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How are various reasons of asylum seeking in US compared, in terms of their likelihoods of success?
How are various reasons of asylum seeking (politics, religion, LGBTQ, ...) compared, in terms of their successful likelihoods for immigration to US? From China in particular, or if that is not ...
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Is this case qualified for religious asylum in US?
I was wondering if the following description qualifies for religious asylum in US.
I didn't know about Christianity in China before moving to US, and the school education portraits it as something ...
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I overstayed my US visa for over 5 years, it's been more than 10 years since I stayed, could I apply for green card or do I have to pay a forgiveness?
My daughter submitted the I-130 for me and my wife. We do not live in the USA, but when the green card application comes in, do we have to pay for a forgiveness for overstaying? It's been more than 10 ...
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How to calculate 180 days for green card holders being abroad? Will departure and arrival days be considered or not?
I am a green card holder, I left the United States on January 3rd, 2020 @ 4:00 PM Houston time. I want to return to the States on July 1st, 2020 @ 8:00 PM. Will I be within the 180 days or not?
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US Visa Appointment page shows "No Appointments Available" for all locations in Canada
I am an Indian citizen (a student) in Canada, applying for a US B1/B2 Visitor Visa. Every time I check the "MRV Fee Details" page in the Appointments website, it shows "No Appointments ...
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US visa appointment wait time inconsistency
I am trying to make an appointment for an American F1 visa interview in Vancouver, Canada. I am a Third Country National resident in the US with Australian citizenship.
The wait time on this website ...
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Does an I-765 complicate employment under an H1-B, or provide any benefit?
I filed an I-130 "Petition for Alien Relative" for my wife. It's processing.
If we file an I-485 "Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status" WITHOUT filing I-...
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Applying for UK visa while US visa in queue for 221(g) Administrative Processing - Too risky?
I interviewed for a B1/B2 US visa back in June, and was issued a 221(g) form in seconds. Judging from the experiences of hundreds of others in the same situation, I will have to wait for them to ...
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Americans..please explain the job search process
I am a non-American living outside of the US.
Several days ago I applied to a position in the US (I am really getting tired with my current job)
On the day I submitted my application, I had an ...
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Can credit Card debts influence future USA visa approval-H1B?
I had to leave USA 6 months ago because I lost my job, i was on a J1 visa at that time, I have around 7-8 K$ in credit card debts with three different companies, I have been unable to pay them back (...
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Apply for naturalization (N-400) without affecting children
Is it possible for a parent to apply for naturalization in the U.S. (using form N-400), without making their children under 18 years old also citizens?
For example, the parent might not want the ...
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Travel for children (lawful permanent residents) after parent has become naturalized U.S. citizen (N-400)
Can children continue traveling on their foreign passport and permanent resident card, even after their parent has become a naturalized U.S. citizen (N-400)?
It seems that children will also become U....
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Please help me in counting the number of days I was outside de United States, to write the right answer on the N-400
Since I got my green card, I've traveled 3 times as follow:
First trip
Country: Chile
Departure day from the US: 01/16/2019 (evening)
Arriving back to the US: 04/15/2019 (morning)
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Country: ...
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Does J1 Visa Transfer require physical presence in the US?
I am a visitor in the US on a J1 visa.
I want to transfer my Visa from Institution A to Institution B. Do I need to be physically present in the US so that this transfer can happen?
Suppose I leave ...
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US Social Security Card says "Valid for Work Only With INS Authorization"
I came to US in 2002 as an international student. I was issues a SSN card which said "Valid for Work Only With INS Authorization". Around 2009 or 2010 I became US citizen and received by US ...
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"Digital Nomad" in the United States?
Is it possible to stay in the United States as a digital nomad?
Essentially, I'm a non-citizen and I don't have a green card.
My work is fully remote, and I'm getting paid within my citizenship ...
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Vacation for 2 weeks out of the USA before applying for N-400, can I still submit the N-400 , or do I have to wait?
If I go out of USA for 2 weeks before applying for N-400, can I still submit the N-400 application, or do I have to wait an additional 3 months before applying?
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Back-to-back student visas for different countries (first Canada, then Australia, then US/UK)
I have a rather complicated question and would appreciate any help. (I will bolden the important and relevant parts to make it easier to follow.) I'm an international student currently studying at a ...
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Visa for USA for short-term visiting PhD student
I am a PhD student in Spain and I plan to spend 6 months in the US to work on a research project (non-degree seeking student, not paid by the hosting institution, research stay not required by my ...
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As a green card holder, is it okay to have an international trip every 3 months, each approximately 1 week?
I have a significant other living outside the US and I want to visit them every 3 or 4 months. Currently, I am a permanent resident of the US. Is it okay if I travel abroad every 3 or 4 months and ...
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Did I overstay in 2020? [duplicate]
OPT (Optional Practical Training) ended Feb 2020. Left USA in September 2020 after 150 days of SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) completed due to covid restrictions and expensive ...
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As a greencard holder, is it okay to have international trip every 3 month, each approximately 1 week? [duplicate]
I have a significant other leaving abroad and I want to visit them every 3 or 4 months. Currently, I am a permanent resident. Is it okay if I travel abroad every 3 or 4 months and stay outside of the ...
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As a Green Card holder, is it okay to have international trip every 3 month, each approximately 1 week? [duplicate]
I have a significant other living abroad and I want to visit them every 3 or 4 months. Currently, I am a permanent resident. Is it okay if I travel abroad every 3 or 4 months and stay outside of the ...
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OPT ended Feb 2020. Left USA in September 2020 after 150 days of SEVIS completed due to covid restrictions and expensive flight
I found that From 2020, international students do not begin accruing unlawful presence until an immigration judge finds a status violation in an immigration proceeding, or an immigration officer finds ...
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Can you keep a Bank of America account with no US phone number?
I recently moved to India from the US and have an active Bank of America account in the US. I was able to update my new Indian address as my mailing address in my contact information but I am not able ...
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how can I have a smoother process for USA -J1 and J2 visas?
I am in J1 category and presently in USA.
Last month I tried my J2 dependents visa process, it was denied and issued 214b. The reason might be that I mentioned duration of stay in USA as 1 year but my ...
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Can homosexual immigrants settle in the United States?
I am a Gujarati from Pakistan, 24 years old and 6 months married. I am gay. My marriage was forced upon me. I am totally fed up with my life. I don't know what to do because Pakistan does not support ...
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Inheriting Assets from a Brokerage Firm in the U.S. to one working at an American University in Japan
**I am working at an American Private University in Japan and expect to inherit the assets now held by a relative at a Stock Company in the U.S. Can I transfer these assets to another brokerage firm ...
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CPT / OPT Second Degree
I am about to finish my masters in healthcare (NON-STEM) and planning to go for second master's degree in IT (STEM) without using the present elective OPT period.
Can I use the OPT period of first ...
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F4 category dependent
I petitioned for my brother and his family in F4 category. I-130 was submitted on September 25, 2009 and was approved on 10/16/2009 after only couple of weeks.
My nephew turns 21 in 2021 and PD will ...
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Does name on green card need to be changed before applying for citizenship?
My wife has a green card and is trying to apply for US citizenship. Her green card lists her maiden name but she changed it after we got married. Does she need to get her green card changed before she ...
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Sending non-perishable foodstuffs from Germany to USA
I'd like to send a small package of various food items from Germany to Indiana, USA.
Example items that I'd pick:
Packet of M&Ms
Chocolate bars (Ritter Sport or similar)
Kinder chocolate eggs
I ...
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Can an F1 student apply for CPT (curricular practical training) with a pending I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)?
The F1 student is in the US. I read conflicting answers. E.g., https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-i-apply-for-a-cpt-application-with-pending-aos-2179596.html says yes and no.
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Should I move to Seattle from Switzerland?
My employer wants me to move from Zürich, Switzerland to Seattle. I have two small children and I'm worried that the USA will be substantially less child friendly than Switzerland. Also, I will incur ...
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Can I change employer while H-1B petition is pending? I am currently in the US on F1
I am currently on f1 Visa and graduating in May.
My H1b with consular processing has been applied by my future employer. Now I have a very good offer from another employer.
Can I change the ...
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Can you legally work in Germany with an expired residence permit after travel?
It is my impression that it is legal to leave the Schengen zone Area (specifically Germany) with an expired work/residence permit, then almost immediately re-enter with a passport which grants 90-day ...
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Can a US expatriate who has not filed taxes in the US return to the US for a visit?
Here's the story...
My family emigrated from the US to Canada when I was an infant and my older sister was about 4 years old. Nobody renounced US citizenship but we did become naturalized Canadian ...
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How do you pick up your Romanian passport from the NYC Consulate (once it's ready online)?
I looked online at the link the consulate provided and I see that my passport is available for pick-up.
Do I need to schedule an appointment to pick it up? Are there specific days / hours during which ...
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German in the US importing his reliable car to Europe
I'm German living in Massachusetts, USA. I plan to stay here for 4 more years for work.
I just bought a reliable new car Toyota Corolla LE 2023. I am a defensive driver who would do maybe 15k miles a ...
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Can H4 dependents travel first time to the US on previous employer visa stamping?
I got my H1B transferred to a new employer recently. My family is in India with H4 visa stamped with previous employer but never travelled to the US. Now, if they want to travel to the US, do they ...
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How are RSUs granted in USA taxed in Canada
I am non-resident for tax purpose in USA.
RSUs were granted in USA and will vest on July 15th. My USA EAD ends on July 5th and I will be on unpaid work suspension for ~10 days.
If my job start date in ...
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US Magazine forwarding
In the US, you can get a vogue subscription for $15 (for the first year). Internationally, where I am, it's $70. This made me wonder if there's some independent service to have the Vogue automatically ...
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Can I successfully self-petition with an EB-2 visa to the US?
I am currently looking at self-petitioning for an EB-2 visa under Advanced Degree. I have worked in the Telecommunications sector in the UK for almost 6 years with a STEM degree as a data scientist ...
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Does an I-130 and pending I-485 affect my H1-B Visa?
I know merely filing an I-130 can change quite bit of things regarding immigration. Is it safe to travel on an H1-B if you have an approved I-130 and a pending I-485?
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Will quitting job delay US naturalization results?
A person quits their job shortly before the naturalization interview. They tell this to the immigration official in the interview (as the n-400 listed their previous job). I understand this will not ...
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Will my F-1 visa be expired when I apply for NIW-EB2 green card?
I am in the US with a F-1 visa status. If I apply for the NIW-EB-2 green card, will I lose my F-1 status? I am in the US and want to apply I-140 and I-485 forms concurrently.
Edit: I also want to ...
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What does the abbreviation EOIR stand for?
I see this line on the Form I-765 instructions
If you have filed your Form I-485 with EOIR, you must submit proof that you are currently in immigration proceedings, that you have filed Form I-485 ...
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Greencard application: Translation of Civil Documents: How?
I have successfully filled out my DS-260 and now I have to upload a bunch of "Civil Documents". Some of them are in my native language (German), such as:
Birth Certificate
Military Records
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What happens when the current employer submits the H1B amendment petition while the H1B transfer is process?
I am in a situation where my current employer is filing the H1B amendment for change of location. There was already a H1B transfer petition filed by another new employer which is yet to receive the ...
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