This page provides answers to common questions about immigration processes. You’ll find helpful information on visa types, eligibility requirements, application steps, and processing timelines.
If you’re applying for work, study, or family-related reasons, the answers here are designed to guide you through the process. If you have a question that’s not covered, feel free to reach out for more assistance.
| Topic | FAQs |
|---|---|
| General Immigration Information | What is the U.S. immigration system? |
| What are visas, green cards, and citizenship? | |
| What is the difference between immigrant and non-immigrant visas? | |
| What are the major U.S. immigration agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP)? | |
| Visa Categories and Processes | Visitor Visas (B-1/B-2) |
| Student Visas (F-1, M-1, J-1) | |
| Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, etc.) | |
| Family-Based Visas | |
| Diversity Visa Lottery | |
| Refugee/Asylee Visas | |
| U Visas (Victims of Crime) | |
| T Visas (Human Trafficking Victims) | |
| Green Cards (Permanent Residency) | What is a green card, and how do I apply? |
| Family-based | |
| Employment-based | |
| Refugee/asylee status | |
| Diversity Lottery | |
| How do I renew or replace my green card? | |
| What is the difference between conditional and permanent green cards? | |
| Deferred Action and Humanitarian Relief | What is DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)? |
| What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? | |
| What are humanitarian parole and asylum? | |
| What are the protections for victims of violence (U Visa, VAWA)? | |
| Naturalization and Citizenship | What is naturalization? |
| Who is eligible to become a U.S. citizen? | |
| What are the steps to apply for citizenship? | |
| What is the naturalization interview and test like? | |
| Can my children automatically become U.S. citizens? | |
| Immigration Enforcement and Removal | What is removal (deportation), and what are my rights? |
| How does ICE enforcement work? | |
| What is an immigration detainer? | |
| What are my options if I am placed in removal proceedings? | |
| What is voluntary departure? | |
| Forms, Fees, and Legal Assistance | How do I complete and file USCIS forms? |
| What are the current USCIS filing fees? | |
| Can I apply for a fee waiver or exemption? | |
| Where can I get legal help for immigration issues? | |
| How do I avoid immigration scams and notarios? | |
| Travel and Immigration Status | Can I travel outside the U.S. while in a specific status (DACA, pending green card, etc.)? |
| What is Advance Parole, and who is eligible? | |
| How does international travel affect my immigration status? | |
| Common Issues and Troubleshooting | What should I do if my application is delayed? |
| What happens if my immigration status expires? | |
| What are the consequences of overstaying a visa? | |
| How do I check the status of my application? | |
| What should I do if I move and need to change my address with USCIS? | |
| Special Immigration Programs and Updates | What are parole programs for certain countries? |
| What are the latest updates on U.S. immigration policies? | |
| How do changes in U.S. immigration law affect me? | |
| What is public charge, and how does it impact applications? |