USCIS Forms

When dealing with legal matters involving children—whether it’s claiming U.S. citizenship, tax credits, or immigration benefits—you might encounter situations where the U.S. government asks for a DNA test to verify a parent-child relationship. While not always mandatory, DNA testing can be required in specific cases where other evidence is insufficient or disputed. For example, the … Read more

The J-1 waiver process varies depending on the individual’s situation and the requirements of their country. The Department of State (DOS) requires a letter of support from a sponsoring organization or government agency, a statement of reasons why the two-year home-country physical presence requirement should be waived, and other supporting documents. In addition, an application … Read more

USCIS Form I-751 is a petition to remove conditions on residence. It is typically filed by the spouse of a U.S citizen or green card holder within 90 days of their 2-year conditional green card expiring. This form is used to remove the conditions from a two-year conditional permanent resident card. It is commonly called … Read more

The H-1B visa allows nonimmigrants to work temporarily in the United States in a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor to attest that they are offering the prevailing wage for the job and that there will not … Read more

The medical examination for Form I-693 is an important step in the green card process. It is conducted by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and verifies that the applicant does not pose a health risk to other people. The exam checks for infectious diseases, vaccination records, and testing for alcohol and drug abuse. The exam must … Read more

Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, is the form that international students submit to USCIS in order to obtain a work permit. A work permit, formally known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), is a physical document that proves to U.S. employers that the student has permission to work in the United States. Students will … Read more

You may be legally authorized to work in the United States depending on your visa type. This includes students/exchange workers, temporary workers, and permanent immigrant workers. In addition, if you have a green card or lawful permanent resident status, you are also authorized to work in the United States. It is illegal for employers to … Read more

A “foreign gift” is any item of property received from a non-resident alien. It can be anything from real estate to money. If you receive a gift from a foreign person, it is important to know whether or not you are responsible for paying any taxes on the item. The IRS defines a “foreign gift” … Read more

The substantial presence test requires a person to be physically present in the U.S. for 183 days a year. This includes the days they are in the country and the days they are traveling or living abroad. In addition, a person must have lived in the U.S. for at least 120 days in the last two … Read more

During the tax year, an individual must have been a resident of the United States for income tax purposes. An individual is considered to be a resident of the United States if they are physically present in the United States for a continuous period of thirty-one days or more. An individual may also satisfy the substantial presence … Read more