Currently, one in seven US residents is an immigrant, making up 14 percent of the population, and each with a unique story to tell. Like you, many have had to face the realities of integrating into a new country, learn to navigate their way around a new language and culture, and grapple with maintaining their… Read More
As a newcomer to the United States, American politics heavily influence your access to work, public assistance, and other benefits. Understanding how the US government is structured, the branches of government, and how a bill becomes a law can give you some insight into US immigration policies. Immigration rules and regulations are primarily dependent upon… Read More
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has seen a significant number of labor shortages across many industries, resulting in empty grocery stores and retail shelves, rising inflation, and reduced store hours despite increased consumer spending. The difficulty in finding and retaining workers could be attributed to the significant decline in foreign-born… Read More
Although many American retailers start filling the shelves with Christmas paraphernalia long before Halloween closes out, Thanksgiving is the event that typically kicks off the holiday season in the United States. Thanksgiving sets the tone for the weeks to come with a celebration of food, family, and giving thanks for what we are grateful for. … Read More
In most cases, when petitioning for an employment-based visa, the petitioner must have a job offer or is currently working for a US-based company. To waive that requirement, the petitioner can apply for a national interest waiver, a type of special permission to seek employment based on the petitioner’s skills and expertise being in the… Read More
Your wedding or engagement to a US citizen is a time of celebration and excitement as you plan your new life together. Your new life as a married couple may also involve plans to live in the United States for some international couples. Whether you decide to apply for a K-1 fiancee visa or a… Read More
Every country has its own set of rules, values, and culture. These rules vary depending on region, religion, and political viewpoint. Understanding the culture will help to build relationships, present opportunities, and aid your transition to living and working in a new country. As much as culture plays a large part in day-to-day interactions, it… Read More
As a new resident of the United States, you’ll soon discover that you will need a social security number (SSN) to apply for a loan, own a home, apply for most jobs, and obtain a driver’s license in some states. Created in 1935 to track the earning history of the U.S. workforce, the social security… Read More
Welcome to the United States, the land of opportunity. There is a famous saying in the United States – “Location, Location, Location.” Coined by real estate mogul Harold Samuel in the 1940s, this phrase speaks to the most essential aspect of choosing a property – location. Location is also significant when it comes to opportunities… Read More
Since the first colonists settled on North American soil, the United States has always been regarded as a place of refuge. The current situation in Afghanistan continues to prove this, as the United States works to evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghans from the region. According to Reuters, the Biden Administration hopes to evacuate 50,000… Read More