Student Visas

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people come to study in the United States from all over the world.  This provides diversity to the US classroom, and makes a US education so vital in broadening each student’s world view. The Immigration and Nationality Act provides two nonimmigrant visa categories for persons wishing to study in the United States. The "F" visa is reserved for non-immigrants wishing to pursue academic studies and/or language training programs, and the "M" visa is reserved for non-immigrants wishing to pursue nonacademic or vocational studies. Read more ....

Family-based immigrants

In general, both immigrant and non-immigrant visas allow the spouse and minor children of the minor applicant to obtain a derivative visa in order to be with the main applicant. In this section we discuss family based immigrant visas that available to aliens that are related to US citizens. Read more ...

Blog and News

On the Blog and News page you will find current news on immigration issues and developments, including changes in the law that may affect your immigration petition or residence status.  Always check this page and stay informed. You will also find a link to the Legal-alien blog. Check out our articles on hot immigration topics, pass comments, ask questions and review what others have to say about their experiences in trying to gain legal residence in the United States.
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Refugee and Asylum Status

If you are currently in the United States and you have a risk of persecution for your political opinion; or for belonging to a particular social group in your home country, you may be eligible to apply for asylum. If you currently outside the United States and face a similar danger of persecution you may be eligible to apply for protection by the United States as a refugee. In each case, we highlight the information that you will need to provide to prove your case for you to be given the protection you deserve. Read more.

Diversity Visa Lottery

Every year, thousands of people from all over the world are given an opportunity to become US residents, in a deliberate program to promote immigration. This program reinforces the fact that the United States is a nation of immigrants and that despites security challenges in the last few years, remains open to welcome visitors and residents from foreign lands.  

The Diversity Visa Program is a congressionally mandated program that makes available 50,000 to 55,000 permanent resident visas annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Read more ...