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Traveling abroad while your H-4 EAD petition is pending can be complex. This blog addresses key questions and provides guidance on managing your H-4 EAD application while ensuring smooth travel plans.
This blog provides instructions for Canadians on non-immigrant visas to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN), retrieve their I-94, enter the US using an I-797 approval notice, and ensure their dependents receive the correct status at the border.
If you are a spouse or have children under 21 and your partner holds an L1 visa, you might be eligible for the L2 visa. This status allows you to join your loved one in the U.S., either to accompany them during their stay or even to take up employment or studies. Here’s how you can apply for and obtain L2 status.
Applying for a U.S. visa as a dependent of an E-visa holder involves specific steps and required documentation. If you are the spouse or a child under 21 of an E-visa holder, preparing your application separately necessitates gathering several critical documents to present at your consulate interview.
The United States offers a variety of visa options to facilitate the movement of professionals and their families. Among these, the TD (Trade Dependent) visa stands out as a critical tool for spouses and minor children of TN (Trade NAFTA) visa holders, predominantly from Canada and Mexico. This blog covers the key aspects of the TD visa, highlighting eligibility criteria, employment restrictions, and specific considerations for dependents from NAFTA and non-NAFTA countries.
Certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B visas can obtain employment authorization. This post explains the pathways available for these spouses to gain work privileges in the United States and underscores the critical process involved in filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
Securing a TN visa as a Canadian or Mexican citizen under the NAFTA agreement opens doors to professional opportunities in the United States. Understanding what to do upon arrival is crucial, whether starting a new job or continuing your career. This guide looks at the procedures and preparations necessary for TN visa holders, ensuring a smooth start to your U.S. employment.
If you’re in the U.S. on a TN visa, your immediate family members can join you through the TD visa status. This status permits them to live in the U.S. but prohibits employment. However, they can pursue educational opportunities. The validity of the TD visa directly reflects the TN visa holder’s status. This article covers the details of the TD visa application process, tailored to the applicant’s nationality.
In recent developments, USCIS has offered new guidance on the documentation required for employment authorization for nonimmigrant spouses under the E Visa and L Visa categories. Effective January 30, 2022, USCIS and CBP introduced I-94 codes that signify work authorization. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know: