I-130 for Parents: Documents That Prove the Relationship
An I-130 for a parent is decided on paper. Here is the evidence for a mother, a father not on the birth certificate, a stepparent and an adoptive parent.
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How Does Post-Completion OPT Work for F-1 Students?
Post-completion OPT gives F-1 graduates up to 12 months of work authorization, but the filing window, start date, and 90-day unemployment limit all bite.
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What Counts as Substantial Trade for an E-1 Visa?
There is no dollar minimum for E-1 trade. Officers weigh volume, frequency, and whether most of your international trade runs to one treaty country.
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O-1B Evidence Checklist for Musicians and Actors
The documents that satisfy each O-1B criterion for musicians and actors, from playbills and chart data to union letters, and how to prove a venue's reputation.
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Should a Canadian or Mexican Professional Choose TN or H-1B?
The TN is faster and has no lottery, but it lacks dual intent. The H-1B is slower and capped, but it fits a green card plan. Here is how to choose.
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What Is in Your A-File and Why It Matters Before You File
The A-file is the master record USCIS keeps on you: applications, decisions, interview notes, sworn statements and orders. What it holds and how to read it.