frequently asked questions
Have questions about immigration, visas, or our services? Here you’ll find clear answers to the most common concerns. Our goal is to make the process simple, transparent, and stress-free. Explore the FAQs below to get the guidance you need.
Sponsorship
Who can a U.S. Citizen Sponsor?
If you are a U.S. Citizen, you may petition for the following relatives, as long as you can prove the relationships:
- Husband or wife;
- Unmarried children under 21 years old;
- Unmarried son or daughter over 21 years old;
- Married son or daughter of any age;
- Brother (s) or Sisters(s), if you are at least 21 years old.
- List Item #1Mother or father, if you are at least 21 years old.
Who Can a Green Card Holder Sponsor?
If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may petition for the following relatives, as long as you can prove the relationships:
- Husband or wife;
- Unmarried child under 21 years of age;
- Unmarried son or daughter over 21 years of age.
F-1 Visa
What is an F-1 status?
An F-1 status is a non-immigrant status issued by the USCIS to the foreign student who is pursuing full-time study in the US.
How long can an alien student study in the U.S. under F-1 status?
F-1 status is allowed to remain in the U.S. for the duration of schooling.
I am in F-1 status. May I travel outside the US?
Yes, you may travel outside the US when you are in F-1 status.
I am in F-1 status. Am I allowed to work on campus?
Yes, you are allowed to work on campus, but the on-campus employment cannot displace US residents. Also, you are limited to 20 hours of work per week.
EB5-Investment Visa
How much money do I need to invest to get the EB visa?
The standard minimum amount has increased to $1.8 million or $900,000 million, depending on where the business that receives the investment is located.
What is an investment visa?
EB-5 visas enable foreigners to immigrate to the US if they make an investment in a U.S. business.
Can EB-5 visa holders work in the US?
EB-5 visa holders are granted a green card which allows them to permanently live and work in the US.
Can I bring my family to the US?
EB-5 visa holders can also bring their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 to the US.
There are several requirements that foreign investors must meet to qualify for an EB-5 visa. Investors must make the required capital investment in a U.S. business.
What are the requirements?
There are two investment options for EB-5 visa applicants. EB-5 applicants can facilitate their investment as an individual (direct) or can invest through an EB-5 Regional Center.
Can EB-5 Investors become US citizens?
To qualify to become a U.S. citizen, the EB-5 visa holders must first be permanent residents for at least five years. Then the EB-5 visa holder can go through the naturalization process which enables them to become a United States citizen.
What is a working visa?
The working visa is used for people to go and work temporarily in the U.S. for a specified period of time. The period of time that you will be working should be noted in the employment contract or the visa application.
Fiancé Visa (K-1)
What is a fiancé (K-1) Visa?
The fiancé visa is for the fiancé of a U.S. citizen to travel to the US for the purpose of marriage to the U.S. citizen.
How long does it take to process the visa?
It would take four to six months depends on your situation.
What happens once I arrived in the US?
You have to get married within 90 days of your arrival or you need to go back to your country.
B-1 Business Visa And B-2 Visiting Visa
B-1 Business Visa
When traveling for business, an individual should apply for a B-1 visa. Reasons to apply for a business visa include the following: consulting with business associates, attending a business conference or convention, negotiating contracts, purchasing property, and investigating business opportunities. If you plan to come to the United States for one of these business-related purposes, you may be eligible to apply for a B-1 visa. Learn more about your eligibility on our B-1 visa page.
B-2 Visiting Visa
When traveling for business, an individual should apply for a B-1 visa. Reasons to apply for a business visa include the following: consulting with business associates, attending a business conference or convention, negotiating contracts, purchasing property, and investigating business opportunities. If you plan to come to the United States for one of these business-related purposes, you may be eligible to apply for a B-1 visa. Learn more about your eligibility on our B-1 visa page.
Marriage Visa
How long does it take for my wife/husband to come to the US?
It takes approximately 6-8 months, or longer depending on your situation.
How long does it take to process the visa?
It would take four to six months depends on your situation.