If you’ve been considering that it’s time for a change and a new beginning, let us tell you that Canada is the best option to do it. According to the UN, it’s the country with the highest quality of life. It’s not only because of its enormous size (it ranks as the second-biggest country globally), but its incredible landscapes will connect you deeply with nature. In addition, this country offers multiple life opportunities, with an exceptional healthcare and educational system.  Canada is a land of possibilities that welcomes immigrants from all around the globe with open arms. You can se ..read more

What is TPS? (Temporary Protected Status) Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian benefit that was first introduced in the U.S. in 1990.  The Department of Homeland Security has the authority to designate TPS for nationals of a particular country who are physically present in the U.S. and unable to return to their home countries due to: Ongoing armed conflict within the country that will make the return of nationals to that country a serious threat to their personal safety; An environmental disaster where the country is unable to adequately handle returning nationals; Other e ..read more

What is Adjustment of Status? Adjustment of Status is a process of applying for a green card within the U.S.  A foreign national applying for family-based permanent residence in the U.S. is called “Beneficiary”. Beneficiaries applying for permanent residence in the U.S. will often need to weigh processing an immigrant petition via consular processing or through adjusting status in the United States.  If beneficiaries live outside the United States and do not possess a valid nonimmigrant visa (for example, a tourist or student visa), the only option available for them is “Consular P ..read more

In the United States, parents of U.S. citizens can apply for lawful permanent resident status, which is also known as a green card. If you are a U.S. citizen who wishes to bring your parents to the U.S., this article will teach you more about the process of applying for an IR-5 visa – also known as a parent green card. What is an IR-5 Visa (Parent Green Card)? An IR-5 visa is a family-based green card that grants lawful permanent resident status to parents of U.S. citizens.  IR stands for “Immediate Relative”.  While some visa types have yearly caps and priority dates IR visas do no ..read more

SelfLawyer International Scholarship Good news! SelfLawyer International Scholarship 2022 is currently open. In this article, we will explain eligibility, benefits and step-by-step application process. SelfLawyer International Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship. This scholarship is offered by SelfLawyer company. International students from all world countries are eligible to apply. This scholarship is available for undergraduate, graduate and post graduate studies in any subject offered by an accredited U.S. university. SelfLawyer International Scholarship covers $10,000 to $15,000 per ..read more

There are multiple pathways for a foreign-born individual to enter the United States for employment, which may/may not lead to permanent residency. If the foreign-born individual possesses extraordinary ability in the fields of sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or holds a record of exemplar achievement in the areas related to motion picture or television industry, while recognized on a national or international platform for the same, then he/she must consider applying for an ‘O’ visa status. Planning to file an immigration application? Check out our 10 immigration forms prepa ..read more

Employment-based green cards are one of the pathways of obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. Planning to file an immigration application? Check out our 10 immigration forms preparation tips in this video. Acronymed as ‘EB’, employment-based green cards include the following categories: EB-1 Green Card for Priority Workers EB-2 Green Card for Advanced Degrees EB-3 Green Card for Professional and Skilled Workers EB-4 Green Card for Religious Workers and Special Immigrants, and  EB-5 Green Card for Investors EB-1 Category: For Priority Workers The first-preference employment based v ..read more

There are various methods of obtaining a green card for a foreign national in the United States, almost all of which can be lengthy and tedious in nature. One of them is applying for permanent residence based on employment in the United States. Planning to file an immigration application? Check out our 10 immigration forms preparation tips in this video. Speaking of employment based green cards, they fall under a variety of categories ranging from: EB-1 Green Card for Priority Workers EB-2 Green Card for Advanced Degrees EB-3 Green Card for Professional and Skilled Workers EB-4 Green Card f ..read more

Employment-based green cards are one of the pathways of obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. Acronymed as ‘EB’, employment-based green cards include the following categories: EB-1 Green Card for Priority Workers EB-2 Green Card for Advanced Degrees EB-3 Green Card for Professional and Skilled Workers EB-4 Green Card for Religious Workers and Special Immigrants, and  EB-5 Green Card for Investors EB-1 Category: For Priority Workers The first-preference employment based visa category is classified for individuals with extraordinary abilities in sciences, arts, education, business, o ..read more

One of the major concerns of the U.S. government while considering family-based immigration, is whether the immigrant will have enough financial resources to live in the U.S., without needing help from the government, or become a ‘public charge’. Consequently, the US citizen or lawful permanent resident sponsoring the foreign spouse or family member needs to assure the U.S. government that the immigrant seeking a green card will be financially supported and not rely on the U.S. government for public benefits. The sponsor or “petitioner” (U.S. citizen/green card holder) makes this commitment to ..read more