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1. Immigration Forum
Staunton, Virginia, US
Join these US Immigration forums hosted by the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC for the community. Find several group talks about moving to or livin...g in the USA permanently, discuss issues people face after green card approval, including citizenship issues, and get a free conference call for US immigration questions.more
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2. Immigrationboards.com
This is an area for the discussion of matters related to things about moving from one country to another. Chat about immigration to Canada, US immigra...tion, & immigration programs, and ask about work permits, benefits & issues, and get related advice.more
immigrationboards.com
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3. Canada Immigration Forum
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Discuss every Canadian immigration option in Canada Immigration Forum. Get information on workers, professionals, or business immigration, prepare for... language testing, talk about the express & temporary entries, application processing times, and everything visiting Canada.more
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4. ImmiGroup Forum
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Get your Canadian immigration problems solved with ImmiGroup Forum. From updating passports to career advice, find everything concerning moving to Can...ada. Ask questions about investors, citizenship, VISA settlement, or other related issues, and get your questions answered by community experts.more
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60.8K 2.4K 1 post / day View Recent Threads
5. SimpleCitizen Forum
Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Thinking about making a move to the United States? Visit SimpleCitizen Forum, the digital immigration and Visa solution forum. Ask visa application & ...document-related questions, find the best immigration consultants, and get all the immigration updates.more
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6. Australia Forum » Visas and immigration
The Australian forum is your best bet for information on Australia if you are planning to move. Use this section to discuss all your immigration and m...oving to Australia needs. Talk about visa types, time lines, submission dates, and police checks, and read other members' immigration success stories here.more
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7. Reddit » U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
San Francisco, California, US
Be excellent to one another, discuss every aspect of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, exchange lawful immigration information, ask questions... regarding immigration issues & processing times, and more. This subreddit is not affiliated with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Federal Government of the United States.more
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1.7M 1.2M 30 posts / week View Recent Threads
8. Immiboards Forums
Canada
Get answers to your Canada immigration questions. Join this international community for Canada visa discussions and help each other with matters relat...ing to express entry, language testing, worker pathways for immigrants and work permit holders alike, studying in Canada, and sharing other important Canadian immigration issues.more
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Additional Forumsⓘ
- VisaJourney Forum Ask queries for Visa settlement, tourists visa, work visa, visitor visa, citizenship, employments, express entry, federal skill trade programs, business immigration, permanent residence cards and get help of an expert.
- Immihelp Forum Talk about visa types, submission dates, and police checks, discuss criminal issues, financial loans, employment based green cards, visa insurance, and much more. Immihelp Forum is here to help you with all Visa related queries.
Immigration Subforums
Forum Name | Subforum Name | Subforum Description | Also in |
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Immigration Forums | Free Conference Call For US Immigration Questions | Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration Attorney, hosts a Free Community Conference Call for all of you, every other Thursday at 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time... | |
Videos from Rajiv's YouTube Immigration Channel | |||
How would you like us to change this site? | Provide us your opinions, comments and suggestions. | ||
B and E Visas | |||
General B Visa and Related Issues | Buying tickets etc. | ||
B Visa Issues at the Consulate | including how to apply, denial etc. | ||
Entering USA on B Visas | |||
Visiting on B-1, B-2 Visa and Extension of Status | Visiting the US on B-1, B-2 visa and extension of B status from within USA and related issues | ||
B Conversion to Other Status or Conversion from ot | How to convert from B to another status like H-1 and related issues | ||
General E-1, E-2 and E-3 Visas and Related Issues | Treaty Traders and Investors and Australian Citizens | ||
F and G Visas | Please visit our http://immigration.com/faq/ to see if your question has been answered there, before you post here. | ||
General F Visa and Related Issues | |||
F Visa Issues at the Consulates | |||
H Visas | All H (H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4) related matters.Please visit our http://immigration.com/faq/ to see if your question has been answered there, before you post here. | ||
H Visa - Links to Important Info. | This forum contains important links to government agencies like USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), DHS (US Department of Homeland... | ||
General H-1 and H-3 Visa and Related Issues | You can discuss H-1 and H-3 issues here. | ||
H-4 Issues | |||
H-1 6 Years Expiring | Silent Sufferers | ||
Laid Off - What Do I Do Now? | |||
H Visa Issues at the Consulates and Visa Revalidat | |||
H-1 Quota Issues | This forum is now open for all posts. | ||
Rights of H Employees | You can discus all issues related to your rights as employees such as contracts, non-payment of wages or other such. DO NOT NAME EMPLOYERS. | ||
J Visas | Please visit our FAQ site to see if your question has been answered there, before you post here. | ||
General J Visa and Related Issues | |||
J-1 Home Residency Requirement | Issues related to Waivers, change to other visas while on J-1, etc. | ||
K Visas | Fiances/Fiancees of U.S. Citizens. Please visit our http://immigration.com/faq/ to see if your question has been answered there, before you post here. | ||
General K Visas and Related Issues | |||
K Visa and Related Issues at the Consulates | |||
L and M Visas | Please visit our http://immigration.com/faq/ to see if your question has been answered there, before you post here. | ||
General L Visa and Related Issues | |||
From Rajiv's Blog - L-1 Related Info | |||
O, P and V Visas | |||
TN Status | |||
Temporary Visas - OTHER Than The Ones Mentioned | |||
Family Based Green Card -Through Marriage/Relative | Please visit our http://immigration.com/faq/ to see if your question has been answered there, before you post here. | ||
EB5 - Investment-based green card | |||
National Interest Waiver and EB1 | |||
Labor Certifications | Please visit our http://immigration.com/faq/ to see if your question has been answered there, before you post here. | ||
PERM | All threads related to PERM processing have been moved here as of 30 July 2008. Open for PERM discussions. | ||
I-140 Issues | |||
General I-140 and Related Issues | |||
I-485 Issues | Adjustment of Status - I-485 Issues | ||
I-485 Issues Common to All Services Centers | |||
I-485 Issues in California Service Center and its | |||
I-485 Issues in Nebraska Service Center and its lo | |||
I-485 Issues in Texas Service Center and its local | |||
I-485 Issues in Vermont Service Center and its loc | |||
Consular Processing Issues-Immigrant Visas | CP is an alternative to I-485. Discuss it here. | ||
Lottery Visas - DV | |||
Political Asylum in USA | |||
Passports | Passport related issues from all countries including USA | ||
Dealing with Consulates - other than US consulates | Discuss consulates all over the world: for example how does Mexican consulates issue visas to visit Mexico. | ||
Exclusion or Removal from USA | Refusing entry into USA and removal (deportation) from USA | ||
Pharmacists | Pharmacy Forums | ||
Physicians | Physician Assistant Forums | ||
Medical Professionals - OTHER than Physicians or P | |||
Criminal Convictions and Act | Discuss DUI, DWI, Shoplifting, Illegal substance possession, Arrests, etc. and their effect on visa stamping, green card approval, etc | ||
Any Topic | Any topic related to US Immigration Please visit our FAQ to see if your question has been answered there: http://immigration.com/faq/ | ||
The Physical Green Card | Obtaining, correcting and tracking the green card | ||
Life After The Green Card | How soon can you leave your employer. All other issues after the green card. | ||
US Citizenship | Please visit our http://immigration.com/faq/ to see if your question has been answered there, before you post here. | ||
Life After Citizenship | |||
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Issues | |||
Discuss any legal or other issue | |||
Tax, Social Security and Fin | Issues for both immigrants and nonimmigrants | Tax Forums | |
Starting and Doing Business in USA | Help each other make money and have fun doing it 🙂 | ||
Education in USA | |||
Social, Political and Legal Matters | |||
Employment Information | |||
Australia - Visiting, Living in, Moving to or Movi | Australia Forums | ||
Canada - Visiting, Living in, Moving to or Moving | |||
China - Visiting, Living in, Moving to or Moving F | |||
India - Visiting, Living in, Moving to or Moving F | |||
Mexico - Visiting, Living in | |||
New Zealand- Visiting, Living in, Moving to or Mov | |||
Pakistan - Visiting, Living in, Moving to or Movin | |||
Canada Immigration Forums | Express Entry / Expression of Interest | ||
Skilled Worker / Professional Immigration | |||
Canadian Experience Class | The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration program for certain temporary foreign workers and foreign student graduates with professional... | ||
Provincial Nomination Program Immigration | |||
Family Class Sponsorship | Learn about how to bring family together in Canada through Canadian immigration Family Sponsorship. | ||
Caregiver Pathways | Discuss Canada’s pathways to permanent residence for caregivers. | ||
Quebec Immigration | The province of Quebec selects its own immigrants, who may obtain Canadian permanent residence after selection by the province. The two economic immigration... | ||
Business Immigration | Discuss Canadian Immigration options for managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals. | ||
IELTS - CELPIP - TEF - TCF - Language Testing | |||
Refugees and Asylum | To be granted asylum in Canada as a refugee, a person must be outside his or her home country and have a well-founded fear of persecution. | ||
General - All Canadian Immigration | |||
Permanent Residence in Canada | |||
Temporary Residence in Canada (Work, Study, Visit) | |||
H-1B Holders in the U.S. | Individuals on H-1B visa or otherwise working or studying in the United States may be eligible for fast-track immigration to Canada or be able to work in... | ||
Foreign Workers | Learn about work in Canada and temporary Canadian Work Permits. | ||
International Students | Learn about studying in Canada and Canadian Study Permits | ||
Visitors | Information about visiting Canada and Temporary Resident Visas. | ||
Settlement Issues | Discuss life in Canada as a new Canadian Permanent Resident. | ||
Permanent Residency Obligations | |||
Citizenship | Learn about obtaining Canadian citizenship. | ||
Housing | Discuss finding, buying, or renting a home - Canadian landlord and tenant information. | ||
Education | Discuss the education systems across Canada and share advice about Canadian schools. | Education Forums | |
Health | Learn about obtaining health care in Canada. | ||
Finding Work in Canada | Share your Canadian job stories and discuss how to find meaningful work in Canada. | ||
Canadian Finance and Taxation | |||
Start Your Own Business in Canada –Self Employment | |||
Canadian Labour Legislation | Learn about Canadian work regulations and discuss wages, typical work hours, overtime pay, etc. | ||
Resources for Finding a Canadian Job | |||
Visa Offices in North America | |||
Visa Offices in South America | |||
Visa Offices in Europe | Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom | ||
Visa Offices in Asia | Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri... | ||
Visa Offices in Africa | Algeria, Burkina, Cameroon, Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa... | ||
Visa Offices in Oceana | Australia | ||
ImmiGroup Forum | General immigration | Have a question about Canadian immigration but don't know where to start? Ask it here | |
Express Entry | Alll things Express Entry, the CRS, work experience, job offers, language tests, etc | ||
Investor / Business Immigration | How to open a business in Canada or invest in an existing business in Canada as a means to gaining permanent residence | ||
Canadian Citizenship Applications | Qualifying for citizenship, applying, etc | ||
Canadian Citizenship Residence Questionnaires | Why, what to do, how to respond, etc | ||
Proof of Canadian Citizenship | Replacement certificates, first certificates, search of citizenship records, lost Canadians | ||
Replace or amend in Immigration documents | Verification of status (VOS), IMM 1000, IMM 1442, IMM 5716 | ||
Provincial Nominee Programs | Immigration to get be getting a nomination from one of the 9 participating provinces or one of the two participating territories | ||
Lawyers vs. Consultants | What's the difference? | ||
Immigrating with Canadian Work Experience | Canadian Experience Class, Skilled Worker and Semi-Skilled Worker Provincial Nominee Programs, etc | ||
Biometrics | Questions about getting biometrics to come to Canada | ||
Parental and Grandparent Sponsorship | Sponsoring your parents, sponsoring your grandparents | ||
Permanent Resident Cards | Renewals, replacements, see the Residence Questionnaire board for topics related to the questionnaire | ||
Permanent Residence Questionnaire | What to do, how to respond, what to include, etc | ||
Sponsoring a Dependant Child to Canada | Questions about sponsoring children for Canadian PR | ||
Permanent Residence Travel Document | Applications, purpose, usage, where to get one, etc | ||
Inland Spousal Sponsorship | Inland sponsorship applications (for overseas see Marriage between a Canadian and a Foreigner) | ||
Start Up Visas | Have a great idea? Need Canadian investment to launch it in Canada? | ||
Immigrate after studying at a Canadian university | Post graduate work permits, permanent residence through graduating from a Canadian Bachelor, Master's or PhD program, job offers after graduation, etc | ||
Study Permits | Applying, renewing, | ||
Lost document aka Verification of Status | Replace your lost visa, study or work permit, TRP, record of landing, or other status document | ||
Immigrate as a Tradesman | Federal Skilled Trades program | ||
Skilled Workers and Professionals | Immigrate to Canada with work experience and a university degree.Federal Skilled Worker program, Self-Employed worker program | ||
Work Permit | Applying, renewing, job offers, LMOs, etc | ||
Best Countries to Immigrate to | What are the best countries to immigrate to? | ||
Is your document fake or real/representative | Not sure if your job offer is real? Ask the community and find out. | ||
Canadian Visitor Visas TRVs | Visit Canada as a tourist or businessperson | ||
Cutoms, Duties and Other Border Questions | If you questions about crossing the border and they are not immigration questions, rather they concern customs questions (import/export), ask them here | ||
Criminal Rehabilitation | Want to remove your criminal inadmissibility to Canada? Learn more | ||
International Passports from Canada | First and renewal passport applications from Canada | ||
Canadian Refugee Travel Documents | Applications, renewals, replacements, Certificates of Identity | ||
Temporary Resident Permits | Denied entry into Canada but need to come? A TRP lets you visit Canada temporarily when you are otherwise inadmissible. | ||
UK Passports | First UK passports, renewals, replacements, registration as a British citizen, nationality types | ||
Common Law Sponsorship | Sponsoring a common law partner? Ask your questions here | ||
Inland Sponsorship vs. Overseas Sponsorship | Pros and Cons of Inland and Overseas | ||
Sponsors | Qualifying as a sponsor, applying to be a sponsor, etc | ||
Sponsored Spouses - General Questions | Questions about the sponsorship process in general, from the sponsored person's perspective and not particular to a given country. | ||
Open Work Permits for Sponsored Spouses and Partne | Work permits for sponsored spouses or partners after sponsor has been approved | ||
Other overseas marriages | Don't see your spouse's country or your country as a board? Ask your question here. | ||
Inadmissibility | Are you inadmissible to Canada? Or do you think you are? Ask your question here. | ||
Denials/Refusals | Have you been denied entry at a port of entry (POE)? Have you had an application refused? Ask your questions here. | ||
Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds Appeals | |||
SimpleCitizen Forum | Immigration General | All things immigration. | |
Green Cards & Legal Permanent Residency | When an immigrant is granted lawful permanent resident status in the U.S., this is also known as “getting a green card.” It means you have been authorized to live and work in this country on a permanent basis. | ||
Citizenship / Naturalization | This thread is for information about the Citizenship/Naturalization application, and information about how to apply. | ||
Uncategorized | Topics that don't need a category, or don't fit into any other existing category. | ||
Visas | The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying. When you apply at a U.S embassy or consulate, a consular officer will determine based on laws, whether you are eligible to receive a visa, and if so, which visa category is appropriate. | ||
Students Visa - F, M | Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. You must have a student visa to study in the United States. Your course of study and the type of school you plan to attend determine whether you need an F-1 visa or an M-1 visa. | ||
Visitors Visa (Tourist) - B-2 | Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), tourism, pleasure or visiting (visa category B-2), or a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2). | ||
TN Visa | The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada and Mexico. The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level. | ||
Religious Visa - R1, R2 | An R-1 is a foreign national who is coming to the United States temporarily to be employed at least part time (average of at least 20 hours per week) by a non-profit religious organization in the United States (or an organization which is affiliated with the religious denomination in the United States) to work as a minister or in a religious vocation or occupation. | ||
Temporary Worker Visas - H, L, O, P, Q | Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Temporary worker visas are for persons who want to enter the United States for employment lasting a fixed period of time, and are not considered permanent or indefinite. Each of these visas requires the prospective employer to first file a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). An approved petition is required to apply for a work visa. | ||
Fiance(e) Visa - K1, K2, K3, K4 | Click Here for Application | ||
Athletes, Artists, Entertainers Visa - P | The P-3 classification applies to you if you are coming temporarily to perform, teach or coach as artists or entertainers, individually or as part of a group, under a program that is culturally unique. | ||
Investor Visa - EB-5 | USCIS administers the Immigrant Investor Program, also known as “EB-5,” created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Under a pilot immigration program first enacted in 1992 and regularly reauthorized since, certain EB-5 visas also are set aside for investors in Regional Centers designated by USCIS based on proposals for promoting economic growth. | ||
Crewman Visa - C1, D | Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Crewmember (D) visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons working on board sea vessels or international airlines in the United States, providing services required for normal operation and intending to depart the United States on the same vessel or any other vessel within 29 days. If you travel to the United States to join the vessel you will work on, in addition to a crewmember (D) visa, you also need a transit (C-1) visa or a combination C-1/D visa. | ||
Media Visa - Foreign Media, Press, Radio - I | The Digital Immigration and Visa Solution | ||
USCIS Forms | When submitting a green card application or an application for legal permanent residency, there are a number of forms that are required to be submitted to the USCIS. These forms can range from a couple pages of questions to stacks of pages. SimpleCitzen is here to help you understand more about each of the forms that you may need to submit with your application. | ||
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative | Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is used to establish a relationship between you, a citizen or lawful permanent resident (i.e. green card holder) of the United States, and a relative who wants to immigrate to America. This is the first step in a two-part immigration process for individuals looking to bring relatives into the United States. | ||
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence | Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is used to either register for permanent legal residence in the United States or adjust to permanent resident status. Adjusting to permanent resident status simply means obtaining a green card (i.e. permanent legal residency) without having to return to your home country if you’re already in the United States. | ||
I-90 Application to Renew Green Card | Use this form to replace or renew your Green Card. | ||
Form I-765, Employment Authorization | The Digital Immigration and Visa Solution | ||
I-864 Affidavit of Support | The process of establishing someone as your financial sponsor begins with completing and filing a form I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act. This form is submitted with most family-based green card applications. | ||
N-400 Application for Naturalization | Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is an application to become a U.S. Citizen.If you have a Green Card, you can submit a Citizenship Application after you have lived in the United States for at least 5 years. If you applied for your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen, you can apply after 3 years. | ||
I-131 Application for Travel Document | To apply for a re-entry permit, refugee travel document or advance parole travel document, to include parole into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons. | ||
Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions | The Digital Immigration and Visa Solution | ||
Form I-797, Notice of Action | The Digital Immigration and Visa Solution | ||
G-325A Biographic Information | The form is strictly to verify your (and your related applicant’s) background including personal information like your name, familial relationships, and a history of where you’ve lived, and worked. Typically, you’ll fill out this form during the initial visa petition (often submitted with Form I-130) for a spouse or relative looking to immigrate to the United States. | ||
G-1145 E-Notification | The G-1145 is a form that is used to receive electronic notifications and updates about when the USCIS is accepting and processing your forms. This form is relatively straightforward and is part of SimpleCitizen document completion software suite. There is no filing fee associated with this application. You can attach this form to your green card or citizenship application. | ||
General | The Digital Immigration and Visa Solution | ||
How to Use SimpleCitizen | The Digital Immigration and Visa Solution | ||
En Español | |||
Immiboards Forum | Express Entry | ||
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | |||
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | |||
Caregiver Immigration | Caregiver Forums | ||
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) | |||
International Students | |||
Immigrationboards Forum | UK Tier 1 (Investor) visas | Only for UK Tier 1 Investor points system | |
UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas | |||
UK Tier 5 (Temporary Work) visas | Only for UK Tier 5 Temporary work points system Also includes the Youth Mobility Scheme Tier 5 | ||
Start-up and Innovator Visas | Only for Start-Up Visas and Innovator Visas | Startup Forums | |
UK Global Talent Visas (GTV) | Only for the Global Talent visa, formerly known as Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa | ||
UK Student Visas | Only for UK Student Visas, formerly known as Tier 4 General student visa | ||
Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored) | Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route | ||
Claiming Benefits | Questions and discussions about claiming benefits while living and working in the UK | ||
Immigration for family members | Family member Ancestry immigration; don t post other immigration categories , please Marriage | Unmarried Partners | Fiancé e | Ancestry | ||
EEA-route Applications | Use this section for queries concerning applications on any of the EEA series of forms, and also for applications for EEA Family Permits. | ||
Indefinite Leave to Remain | Only for queries regarding Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR . Please use the EEA-route section for queries about the EEA-route settled status under Appendix EU EU settlement scheme | ||
British Citizenship | A section for posts relating to applications for Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen. Naturalisation | ||
General UK Immigration forum | General UK immigration work permits; don t post job search or family related topics Please use this section of the board if there is no specific section for your query. | ||
Europe immigration forum | Immigration to European countries, don t post UK or Ireland related topics | ||
Ireland | Forum to discuss all things Blarney | Ireland immigration | ||
US immigration | USA immigration, green card questions: Employment based Green Cards | H-1B visas | Family based Visas | Citizenship | ||
Canada forum | About immigration to Canada, canadian immigration programms. Skilled worker points calculator | about skilled worker immigration | ||
Australia & New Zealand | Australia : Points Calculator | Skilled Immigration New Zealand : Points Calculator | work visas | ||
Other countries | Please post country topics not listed elsewhere. | ||
VisaJourney Forum | K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures | Discussion on the US immigration procedure to obtain a K1 Fiance(e) Visa for a non US Citizen (living overseas) engaged to a US Citizen. K2 Visas for children of the foreign fiance(e) (if applicable) are also discussed. | |
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports | |||
IMBRA Special Topics | This forum is dedicated to discussing IMBRA (International Marriage Broker Regulation Act) and it's impact to couples and families in the US and worldwide. As the fallout from this new regulation calms this forum will merge back into the K1 Forum. | ||
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures | Discussion on the US immigration procedure to obtain a IR1 or CR1 Spouse Visa for a non US Citizen (living overseas) married to a US Citizen. IR2 and CR2 Visas for children of a foreign spouse are also discussed. | ||
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports | |||
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures | This forum discusses the K3 Spouse Visa procedure for a non US Citizen (living overseas) married to a US Citizen. K4 Visas for children of the foreign spouse (if applicable) are also discussed. Note: K-3 Filers have (automatically) filed for a IR1/CR1 Visa (I-130) and may obtain either. | ||
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports | |||
Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion | Discussion on an expedited IR1 / CR1 Visa processing procedure if both the US Citizen and their non US Citizen spouse are living overseas (residence). | ||
Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America | Discussion on bringing a US Citizen's family members (other than a spouse or fiance) to America. This includes bringing children, parents, brothers and sisters. For spouses please see the K3 or IR-1 forums. | ||
Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America | Discussion on bringing a Permanent Resident's (Green Card Holder's) family members to America. This can include bringing a spouse (husband or wife) or children. | ||
What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration | Discussion on family based US visa options. | ||
Tourist Visas | Discussion on B1 and B2 tourist visas as well as Border Crossing Cards to the US. People wishing to enter temporarily for pleasure, tourism, business or medical treatment should post here. | ||
Work Visas | Discussion on Work based visas to the USA. H1B, H2A, H2B, H4, L1, L2, O, P1, P3 and Q1 Visas. Hundreds of thousands of people enter the US each year and may even choose to immigrate to the US. | ||
Student & Exchange Visitor Visas | Discussion on Student (F1 & M1) and Exchange Visitor (J1) Visas for the USA. Many people come to the US each year with a student or Exchange visa and ultimately may find long term work or even immigrate with their new or existing family. | ||
Diversity Lottery Visas | The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available visas annually, drawn from a random selection among all entries from eligible countries. This is an immigrant visa that allows a direct path to becoming a US Permanent Resident. | ||
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) | Discussion on the DACA process and procedures. | ||
National Visa Center (Dept of State) | Discussion on the US National Visa Center. All petitions for Visas pass through the NVC before going overseas. If you are wondering "What's up at the NVC!", then post here! NVC Phone# 603-334-0700. | ||
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion | Discussion on US embassies and Consulates around the world. Visa specific questions should be posted in their respective forums. Please post your interview experiences in the review section. | ||
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g) | Discussion on administrative processes and waivers required for US visa applicants that have been found inadmissible or previously deported, removed or voluntarily departed the US without an order of deportation. | ||
USCIS Service Centers | Discussion on the 5 major USCIS Service Centers: Texas, Vermont, Nebraska, California and Missouri (National Benefits Center). To find out current processing times click here. | ||
Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas | Discussion on filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS) from K1 and K3 Visas to become a permanent resident in America. This process is lengthy and can be confusing at first. Please post your interview experiences in the review section. | ||
Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas | Discussion on filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a Work, Student, Tourist Visa and other US Visas. Please post your interview experiences in the review section. | ||
Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports | |||
Working & Traveling During US Immigration | Discussion on working and traveling for US immigrants both before and after obtaining US Permanent Residence. Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Advance Parole (AP) and Social Security Numbers (SSN) (in its sub-forum) are discussed here. | ||
Social Security Numbers | |||
Tax & Finances During US Immigration | Discussion on Tax and Financial Topics Relating to US Immigration. | ||
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion | Discussion on "Removing Conditions" for Conditional Permanent Residents (I-751). | ||
US Citizenship General Discussion | Discussion on filing for Naturalization (N-400) to become a US Citizen. This is for anyone wishing to become a US Citizen despite how they entered the US. | ||
US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports | |||
Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) | |||
Passports, etc. - What to do now that you are a US citizen | |||
Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits | Discussion on topics such as divorce or even the loss of life of a petitioning relative (Family Member) and how it may affect immigration related benefits. | ||
Military Immigration-Related Discussion | Discussion on US immigration for US military members and their families. | ||
General Immigration-Related Discussion | Discussion on general US immigration topics. | ||
Coronavirus Covid-19 | Discussion on the SARS-CoV-2 virus and Covid19 Disease, also known as Coronavirus. | COVID-19 Forums | |
Off Topic | Off Topic discussion not relating to US Immigration. For politics or religion please use the below sub forum. | ||
Games While You Wait | Game threads of all sorts go here. Have fun! | ||
Regional Discussion | Discussion on US Immigration from major regions around the world. Topics include travel, moving, what to eat and any other experience you may wish to share or inquire about. Have fun! | ||
Moving to the US and Your New Life In America | Post your experiences after arriving in America. How has your life changed? Share things like if you got work authorization; is it what you thought it would be; are you happy, etc. | ||
Finding Work in America | Discussion on finding work in America as a new or current US immigrant. Often times something as simple as "references" from previous employment overseas can difficult. With any luck, this forum will bring the power of the community together to help everyone find work in the US. | ||
Emigrating Outside the US | General discussion on immigration to countries outside the US. | ||
Current Events and Hot Social Topics | Discussion on the latest news, current events and hot social topics including politics and religion. | ||
General Polls | This section is where general polls are kept. If it directly relates to another category, post it there instead. Stop by and drop your vote! | ||
US Immigration News and Discussion | Discussion on the latest US immigration news | ||
Immihelp Forums | Visitors Visa (Tourist, B2) | ||
Visitor Visa Extension | |||
Athletes, Artists, Entertainers Visa (P) | |||
Business Visa (B1) | |||
Crewman Visa (C1/D) | |||
Exchange Visitors Visa (J1, J2) | |||
Fiance(e) Visa (K1, K2, K3, K4) | |||
H Visa (H1, H4, H2, H3) | |||
Investor Visa (E1, E2, E3) | |||
L Visa (L1, L2) | |||
Media Visa - Foreign Media, Press, Radio (I) | |||
Religious Visa (R1, R2) | |||
Students Visa (F, M) | |||
TN Visa | |||
Transit Visa - USA Only (C1,C2,C3) | |||
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and ESTA | Visa Waiver Program, VWP, ESTA, Electronic System for Travel Authorization | ||
Other non-immigrant visa | |||
Visitor Medical Insurance for USA | |||
Insurance for New Immigrants to USA | |||
International Students Insurance | |||
J1/J2 Exchange Visitors Insurance | |||
Schengen Visa Insurance | |||
Non-US Residents / Missionary / Group /Other International | |||
Travel / Trip Cancellation / Evacuation / Flight / Accident | |||
Domestic Medical - Individual or Group / Life / Other | |||
Adjustment of Status (I-485) | |||
Adoption / Diversity Lottery / Investor / Political Asylum/ Refugee | |||
After Green Card /ReEntry Permit / Retaining Green Card | |||
Citizenship / Naturalization | |||
EAD/Advance Parole | |||
Employment Based Greencard - General Discussion | |||
Family Based Greencard | |||
Healthcare Professionals / Nurses / Physical Therapists | |||
I-140 | |||
Immigrant Visa / Consular Processing | |||
Labor Certification (PERM) | |||
Miscellaneous | |||
NIW / Outstanding Researcher / Extraordinary Ability | |||
Choosing University | |||
Documents | |||
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Australia/New Zealand | |||
Canada / Mexico | |||
India Passport / Visa / PIO Card / OCI / Dual Citizenship | |||
Other | |||
Schengen Visa (Germany, France etc.) / Transit Visa | |||
United Kingdom (UK) | |||
Back 2 India | |||
Employee/Employer/Jobs | |||
USA Income Tax / Social Security / Retirement / 401k / Investment | |||
Indians in USA | |||
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Starting and Doing Business | |||
Travel | Travel Forums | ||
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immihelp.com - Comments/Suggestions/Bug Reports | |||
Living In New Zealand Forum | Immigration | ||
Expat Indo Community | Visas, Permits and Immigration | Questions and discussions on sorting Immigration bureaucracy. | |
Political Forum | Immigration | Discuss the laws & other issues. | |
US Message Board | Immigration/Illegal Immigration | ||
Debate Politics | Immigration | ||
Italian Genealogy Forum | Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship | Over 25 million Italians have emigrated between 1861 and 1960 with a migration boom between 1871 and 1915 when over 13,5 million emigrants left the country for European and overseas destinations. Page 1 of 112. | |
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The Law | Immigration Issues | Concerning immigration status and applications including criminal records and crime in moral turpitude (CIMT), overstay, unlawful presence, unlawful entry, deportation, reentry, I-212 admission,... | |
Legal Junkies | Immigration Law and Visas | ||
Canada Law Forum | Immigration |