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Do Canadians Need a K-1 Visa to Enter the U.S. & Marry a U.S. Citizen?
Despite Canadian citizens typically enjoying easy entry into the United States, if their intention is to marry a U.S. citizen, the K-1 visa process, including filing a petition and interviewing at a U.S. consulate in Canada, must be used.
Tips for Mexicans Applying for TN Visa
Procedures and cautions for Mexican citizens applying for a TN visa to the U.S. based on NAFTA.
Working Outside the U.S. With a Green Card
If you have a green card and are going to work outside of the U.S., learn how to avoid abandoning your permanent residence, or disrupting your eligibility to become a U.S. citizen.
Employment-Based Green Cards - Application Process
After you have received a suitable job offer from a U.S. employer (if you need a job offer under your prospective category of lawful permanent residence), getting a U.S. green card through employment is a multistage process.
Timeline of the U.S. Labor Certification Process
One of the major steps in sponsoring a foreigner for work in the U.S. is the labor certification process. Here's what to expect.
R-2 Visa for Family of Religious Workers (R-1 Holders)
An R-2 visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant (temporary) visa that may be issued to the spouse and unmarried children (under 21 years) of R-1 visa holders.
My K-1 Visa Is Pending: Can I Work in the U.S.?
After entering the U.S. on a K-1 visa, you can, if you wish to accept employment, either apply for a work permit or wait until you've married and include a work permit application in your application to adjust status (get a green card).
Extending or Changing Your Visa Status: I-539 Filing Fees, Lawyer Fees, and Fee Waiver
If you are looking to extend your U.S. visa, or change your status to another visa, you'll be filing an I-539 application and related documents. Here's what to expect in filing fees and lawyer costs.
Can You Switch to a Student Visa From Another U.S. Visa?
If you’re living in the U.S. on another visa, but are interested in attending school, it might be possible to do a “change of status” and pursue your studies without having to leave first.
Applying for an Extension of a U.S. Visa or Change of Status
USCIS's I-539 form and application requirements for obtaining an extension of your stay or a change to a new nonimmigrant status.