There are a few different paths to get your family based immigration needs met. In fact, we made an infographic about just this comparison decision. One choice that people often unnecessarily opt for is hiring an ‘immigration attorney’. Attorneys are great, and have a very important role in society.
Read More »Can I Use a Tourist Visa to Get Married in the US?
It is legal to enter the U.S. on a tourist visa, travel visa or the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and get married to a U.S. citizen. It is also legal to adjust your status after getting married. However, the condition of a tourist visa, travel visa and the VWP is a sworn promise that the person using this visa only plans to visit the United States and not immigrate here.
Read More »4 Paths to a K-1 Fiance Visa [Infographic]
Let’s look at 4 different paths to a K-1 fiance visa. Which one you choose will depend on how much time, money and risk you are willing to put into the decision. The important thing is to take into consideration all of these when deciding.
Read More »15 Reasons Why a Spouse or fiancé Visa Is Denied
Be aware that while the majority of fiance visas are approved, there are some things that can give you a much higher chance of denial. The good thing for you, is RapidVisa has an excellent record of avoiding denials, over 99%. If you’re thinking about doing this on your own, consider these things that can get you denied, and let us lower your chances. For more info on the k1 visa process, go here.
Read More »How Long Does the K-1 Fiancé Visa Process Take?
One of the most common questions we get for the k1 visa is: "How long will the process take?" Unfortunately, there's no cut and dry definite answer. We're talking about the government here. However, after helping thousands of customers through the process, we have a pretty good idea of what you can generally expect. See: K1 Visa Timeline […]
Read More »The Chinese Hukou System
Hukou is built upon a history of family registries that dates back to the Xia Dynasty (2100 BCE- 1600 BCE). The modern usage takes this and is applied similar to the internal passport system used in the former Soviet Union.
Read More »Updated guidance on same-sex marriage
The language in federal immigration laws no longer defines marriage as “a legal union between one man and one woman”. Effective immediately same sex spouses may apply for immigration in the same manner as those filed by opposite sex spouses unless a specific provision of the Federal Immigration laws require a different approach. Step children […]
Read More »CBP to Automate the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record Process
To increase efficiency, reduce operating costs and streamline the admission process, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is automating Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record process. CBP will no longer require international non-immigrant visitors to fill out a paper Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record upon arrival to the U.S. by air or sea. The traveler will be provided with a CBP admission stamp on their travel.
Read More »Philippine Customers: How to track your Passport/Visa
Once your visa is approved, 2Go will either deliver your passport to the location you specified when you scheduled your appointment, or hold your passport at a 2Go office for you to retrieve. There are no extra fees associated with either aspect of this service – the cost for 2Go to deliver or hold your passport is included in the visa application fee.
Read More »US Visa in the Philippines: Getting a Text Message from 2GO
Once the US Embassy in Manila approved you for US Visa, you have the two options on how you can receive it. You have the option for Home Delivery or Pick Up.
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