Dependents or spouses of a non-resident alien visa holder who have U.S tax reporting requirements The ITIN program has not been around for very long. The program began around 1996. It was set up so individuals without Social Security Numbers could file taxes and abide by U.S. tax laws....
The exact cost to get a green card will vary depending on the path you are taking to permanent residency. Cost to Get a Green Card Through Family Getting a green card through a family member comes with several costs. Your family member must file Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative, ...
Understanding where to find and how to interpret this number is important. Where is The Green Card Number Located? The number is located on the back of your Green Card. It is a 13-digit number that is usually located at the bottom of the card, in the first line of a long string of...
Once in the country, you will have to register with the local Alien Registration Office (BürgeramtorEinwohnermeldeamt) within two weeks of arrival. Here you must apply for a residence permit for study purposes. The documents you’ll need are similar to those needed for the visa: Proof of ...
If you’ve applied for a green card outside of the U.S. and you’ve already had an approvedForm I-130(for alien relatives) or Form I-140 (for alien workers), then you will need to contact the National Visa Center (NVC) to find out your green card status. ...
Checking Your Case Status on the Phone If you have access to a phone, which most people do, you can check your case status that way as well. You will need your receipt number to do so. To verify your status over the phone, you need to call1-800-375-5283 or TTY 1-800-767-1833...
If you want to bring an adopted orphan child to the U.S. from a Hague Convention Country, you must first submit a Form I-800A, with the home study. If USCIS approves your I-800A and if you meet the requirements, then you can file a Petition (Form I-800) for Alien Relative. The...
A January 3, 2005 Bear Stearns report, “The Underground Labor Force Is Rising to the Surface,” sharply criticized Census Bureau estimates of the illegal alien population as being incomplete and inaccurate, and concluded that “The number of illegal immigrants in the United States may be as hig...
However, unlike their Chinese counterparts, a foreign employee is not permitted to find work anywhere in China. He is only allowed to work in the area provided in his permit, the same as that of his employer. A change in location of his job will result in the revocation of his Work Per...
Step 1 – Find your USCIS Case Receipt Number:Before you proceed to check the case status, you need to first locate your USCIS case receipt number. As shown in the above screenshot, the case number appears on the top left-hand side in the box that says ‘Receipt Number’. It will be...