18Jun2021

How to Get a Copy of Your Lost I-94 Travel Record

Proving lawful entry and status in the United States If you’re applying for a family-based or marriage-based green card from within the United States, you must prove that you are eligible for one. To do this, your travel documents must show that you entered the country lawfully and have maintained lawful status — meaning you’ve […]

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18Jun2021

How to Use the Reciprocity Schedule for Non-U.S. Documents

Step-by-step instructions (with images) for accessing the State Department’s Reciprocity Schedule — plus helpful tips What is the Reciprocity Schedule? The Reciprocity Schedule — maintained by the U.S. Department of State — provides specific guidance for obtaining supporting (civil) documents for green card applications. It shows the availability of a document, where and how much […]

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18Jun2021

Checklist of Hard-To-Find Marriage Green Card Documents to Start Gathering Now

Get a head start on gathering these required documents when applying for a marriage green card Why Do You Need to Start Gathering These Documents Now? When applying for a marriage green card, you will be required to include numerous supporting documents with your application. Some of these documents take time to gather, which is […]

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18Jun2021

8 Best Dating Apps and Websites for Immigrants

From local singles to international partners, these dating apps and websites make it easy to find your perfect match Dating in the digital age looks different for everyone. Maybe you’re an immigrant who wants to meet someone with the same background. Maybe you’re a U.S. citizen who’s interested in meeting someone who lives abroad. With […]

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17Jun2021

Translating Your Immigration Documents into English

How to get a certified translation of a foreign-language document How do you get a certified translation of a document that is not in English? As part of the green card process, you’ll need to submit documented evidence supporting your application. If any supporting document is not written in English, you must provide a certified […]

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17Jun2021

What Is an Affidavit of Support?

Promising financial support as a green card sponsor with form I-864 What is an Affidavit of Support? The “Affidavit of Support” is a signed document to accept financial responsibility for a family member who is seeking a green card. It is also known as U.S. Immigration Form I-864. For simplicity, we’ll call the person signing […]

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17Jun2021

Understanding the Employment Verification Letter

Need to submit an employment verification letter for your immigration application? Don't worry, RapidVisa got you covered! What is an Employment Verification Letter? An employment verification letter (EVL) is a document that confirms your current or previous employment status. It's often required for immigration applications, such as green cards or visas. When Do You Need […]

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16Jun2021

Form I-134, Explained

Understanding the affidavit of support promising financial help for a visa applicant What is Form I-134? If you’re planning on visiting the United States on a tourist or visitor visa, or are coming to the country on a K-1 or K-2 fiancé visa, you can file Form I-134, where someone in the United States promises […]

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16Jun2021

What Is a Green Card Joint Sponsor?

The responsibilities of a financial co-sponsor on an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) What is a joint sponsor? A joint sponsor — or a financial co-sponsor — is a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident) who agrees to take on the legal obligation of financially supporting an applicant for a family-based green card. […]

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16Jun2021

Black Immigrants in the United States: Status, Challenges, and Impacts

RapidVisa report uses public data to examine the state of Black immigrants in the U.S. Black Immigrants Are Part of the U.S. Immigrant Experience The Black immigrant experience in the United States is shaped not only by where people come from and what they experience when they arrive, but also the deep-rooted history of Black […]

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