Visa interview guides

Visa requirements, interview questions, and preparation from published sources.

• F-1 student visa interview questions

  The F-1 visa interview questions officers ask about your school, money, plans and ties to home, why they ask each one, and what a strong answer does.

• B1/B2 visitor visa interview questions

  B1/B2 visitor visa interview questions on your trip, who pays, your job and family ties, why officers ask each one, and what to bring on the day.

• H-1B visa interview questions

  H-1B visa interview questions on your employer, role, salary, client site and degree, why officers ask them, and sample answers you can adapt.

• 214(b) visa refusal: what it means if your visa was rejected and how to reapply

  B1/B2 or F-1 visa rejected under 214(b)? What the refusal means, how it differs from 221(g), and what to change before you reapply for a US visa.

• US visa interview tips: what to bring, how long it takes and what officers look for

  US visa interview tips: the documents to bring, what to leave at home, how long the interview takes, what officers look for, and what happens after.

• How your DS-160 answers come up in your visa interview

  How the officer uses your DS-160 at the visa interview, which answers get compared with what you say, and what to do if your form has a mistake.

• B1 vs B2 visa: what's the difference?

  B1 vs B2 visa: B-1 covers business visits, B-2 covers tourism and family visits, and most people get one B1/B2 visa. See what each visa allows.

• Global Entry interview questions: what to expect

  Global Entry interview questions, what to bring, how long it takes, Enrollment on Arrival and remote renewal interviews, checked on CBP's own pages.

• NEXUS interview questions: what CBSA and CBP officers check

  NEXUS interview questions from CBSA and CBP officers, what to bring, how joint, split and two-step interviews work, and what happens after you're approved.

• What CBP officers ask at the US border

  The questions CBP officers ask at the US border for visitors, F-1 students and workers, plus secondary inspection, phone searches and what to declare.

• What CBSA officers ask when you enter Canada

  What CBSA border officers ask when you enter Canada, what to declare, what to do about a declaration mistake, and entry documents for travelers from India.

• 221(g) and administrative processing: what the letter means and what to do next

  What a 221(g) white or blue slip means, why CEAC says Refused during administrative processing, the one-year rule for documents, and what to do next.

• The H-1B 60-day grace period after a layoff: what the rule says and what it means for your next stamping

  The H-1B 60-day grace period after a layoff, from the regulation text, the September 2026 DHS proposal to remove it, and what it means for your next stamping.

• US visa interview waiver (dropbox): who still qualifies after the 2025 update

  Who still qualifies for a US visa interview waiver (dropbox) in 2026, why H-1B and F-1 dropbox ended in 2025, and how US visa renewal works in India.

• B2 visa interview questions for parents visiting their children in the US

  B2 visa interview questions for parents visiting children in the US: who pays, how long to stay, ties at home, and what helps retired or widowed parents.

• F-1 visa proof of funds: your sponsor, loan, bank balance and the I-20 amount

  F-1 visa proof of funds: what the I-20 amount means, who can sponsor you, when loans count, how to explain a large deposit, and questions officers ask.

• H-1B stamping for consultants: the client letter, the employer relationship and the questions officers ask

  H-1B stamping for consultants at a client site: what officers check about the job and the employer, where client letters fit, and the questions to practice.

• H-1B visa stamping: the steps, the documents and what happens after the interview

  H-1B visa stamping step by step: DS-160, fee, VAC biometrics and the interview in India, the documents to bring, dropbox rules and stamping in the USA.

• US visa interview questions: what officers ask across nonimmigrant visas, with sample answers

  The US visa interview questions officers ask across B1/B2, F-1 and H-1B: purpose, money, ties, family and your form, with sample answers and follow-ups.

• US visa interview in India: the two appointments, the five posts and the rules that matter

  How the US visa interview works in India: the VAC biometrics visit, the five posts, where to apply, dropbox, children under 14 and what to leave at home.

• H-4 visa interview questions: what officers check for spouses and children of H-1B workers

  H-4 visa interview questions for spouses and children of H-1B workers: your marriage, your spouse's job, work and study on H-4, with sample answers.

• K-1 visa interview questions: what the officer checks about your relationship

  K-1 fiancé(e) visa interview questions on your relationship, your partner, your wedding plans and your documents, with sample answers to adapt.

• J-1 visa interview questions: what officers check for exchange visitors

  J-1 exchange visitor visa interview questions on your program, sponsor, funding, English and plans after, plus the two-year rule, with sample answers.

• L-1 visa interview questions: what officers check for intracompany transfers

  L-1 visa interview questions for L-1A managers and L-1B specialized knowledge staff: your company, your year abroad and the US role, with sample answers.

• O-1 visa interview questions: what officers check for extraordinary ability

  O-1 visa interview questions on your field, your achievements, your US work and your petitioner, plus how O-2 and O-3 differ, with sample answers.

• ESTA questions: what the application asks and what CBP asks when you land

  The ESTA application questions explained from CBP's own FAQ, plus the questions a CBP officer asks Visa Waiver travelers on arrival, with sample answers.

• Best AI visa interview practice tools (2026)

  Best AI visa interview practice tools in 2026 compared: the visas each covers, voice or text, follow-up questions, feedback, listed price and apps.

• OFC appointment for a US visa: what it is and what to bring

  What an OFC appointment is for a US visa in India: the fingerprint and photo visit before your interview, what to bring, who can skip it and rescheduling.

• F-2 visa interview questions: what officers check for spouses and children of F-1 students

  F-2 visa interview questions for spouses and children of F-1 students: what officers check, the documents to bring, and what F-2 allows for work and study.

• Documents required for a US visa interview: the checklist for B1/B2, F-1 and H-1B

  Documents required for a US visa interview, by visa: the checklist for B1/B2, F-1 and H-1B, what the officer may ask for, and what to leave at home.

• US visa appointment wait times: how to read them and get an earlier date

  How to read the US visa appointment wait time table, who can get an emergency (expedited) appointment and how to ask, and if another embassy is an option.

• H-1B stamping in the USA: is stateside visa renewal open?

  Can you get H-1B stamping in the USA? As of October 30, 2026, no program is open. What the 2024 pilot was, why H-1B dropbox is gone, and your real options.

• How to answer "Why this university?" in your F-1 visa interview

  What the officer is really checking when you're asked "Why this university?" at an F-1 visa interview, the follow-ups, and how to build your own answer.

• NEXUS renewal: when to apply, and whether you need an interview

  How NEXUS renewal works: when to start in TTP, the fee, when a renewal interview is needed, airport and remote options, and what if your card expires first.

• B1 visa interview questions for business travelers

  B1 business visa interview questions: what officers ask business visitors and why, what B-1 allows, who may pay you, and when you need a work visa instead.

• MockVisa alternatives for AI visa interview practice (2026)

  MockVisa alternatives compared: Visaful, Permito, Visaz, PrepKind, YMGrad and CheckVisaSlots by voice or text, visas covered, feedback and where each runs.

• How can I practice a US visa interview for free?

  How to practice a US visa interview for free: State Department pages, EducationUSA, your school's office, a friend with real questions and AI free starts.

• E-2 visa interview questions: what officers check for treaty investors

  E-2 visa interview questions for treaty investors and employees: your business, your investment and its source, your role, your staff and your plans.

• Global Entry denied or revoked: why it happens and what you can do

  Global Entry denied or revoked? Reasons CBP lists, how you're told, how to ask the Trusted Traveler Ombudsman to reconsider, and how to prepare to reapply.

• ESTA denied: what it means, ESTA vs visa, and your next step

  ESTA denied? What Travel Not Authorized means per CBP, when reapplying works, ESTA vs B1/B2 visa side by side, and what changes at your visa interview.

• Transit visa USA: when you need a C-1 visa to change planes in the US

  Transit visa USA: who needs a C-1 visa to change planes in the US, when an ESTA or B1/B2 visa works instead, the C-1/D crew visa and what officers check.

• US visa social media requirement: what the DS-160 asks and which visas must go public

  The US visa social media rules as of October 2026: what the DS-160 asks, which visas must set profiles to public, and how to get your accounts ready.

• US travel ban countries: the full and partial list, visa types and exceptions

  The US travel ban countries list as of October 2026: 19 full and 19 partial suspensions under Proclamation 10998, covered visa types and exceptions.

• US visa bond for B1/B2 visitors: amounts, countries, payment and refunds

  The US visa bond for B1/B2 applicants: the $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 amounts, the countries list, how the officer decides, how to pay and get it back.

• The $250 visa integrity fee: what the law says and where it stands

  The $250 US visa integrity fee from H.R. 1: who pays it, when it can be refunded, how it rises with inflation, its 2026 status, and new ESTA and EVUS fees.

• US visa services in Africa: Abuja and 24 other posts moved to regional hubs

  Since August 1, 2026, the US Embassy in Abuja and 24 other African posts send visa applicants to regional hubs. See where you apply now and how to book.

• Global Entry renewal: when to renew, what it costs and if you need an interview

  How to renew Global Entry: when you can start, the $120 fee and free renewals for kids, the 24-month rule, if you need an interview, and visa holder steps.

• H-1B visa fee: what the employer pays, what you pay, and where the new fees stand

  H-1B visa fees as of Oct 31, 2026: the $205 visa fee you pay, the employer's USCIS petition fees, totals by employer size, and the $100,000 and $103,265 fees.

• CEAC status: what each US visa status means and what to do next

  What each CEAC visa status means, from Application Receipt Pending to Issued and Refused, how to check yours, what to enter, and when to expect a change.

• Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck: which one should you get?

  Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck: what each covers, the $120 and $79.75 to $85 fees, who can apply on a visa, kids' rules, and which one fits how often you fly.

• O-1 visa requirements: what USCIS needs to see

  O-1 visa requirements: the O-1A 3 of 8 and O-1B 3 of 6 criteria, who can petition, the advisory opinion, how long you can stay, and the 2026 USCIS fees.

• K-1 visa processing time: every stage, and where to see your real wait

  How long a K-1 fiancé(e) visa takes, stage by stage: the I-129F at USCIS, the NVC, the embassy interview and entry, plus the deadlines that add time.

• NEXUS vs Global Entry: what each one covers and which to choose

  NEXUS vs Global Entry: both cost $120 for five years, but NEXUS adds Canada. Who can apply, what each covers by air and land, PreCheck, and the interview.

• J-1 visa requirements: what you need before, at and after the interview

  J-1 visa requirements: a sponsor and DS-2019, English, funds, insurance minimums, the $185 visa and $220 SEVIS fees, home ties, and the two-year rule.

• Global Entry vs CLEAR: different lines, different jobs

  Global Entry vs CLEAR+: one speeds up customs and includes TSA PreCheck, the other verifies your ID at security. Costs, who can join, and using them together.

• TN visa requirements: who qualifies and how Canadians and Mexicans apply

  TN visa requirements for Canadians and Mexicans: the 63 USMCA professions and credentials, the employer letter, how each country applies, fees and stay rules.

• US visa photo requirements: the DS-160 digital image and the 2 x 2 print

  US visa photo requirements for the DS-160: 600 to 1200 pixels, 240 kB, head and eye position, glasses, background, babies, and what to do if the upload fails.

• K-1 visa requirements: eligibility, documents and money, step by step

  K-1 visa requirements for 2026: who can file, the 2-year meeting rule, I-129F evidence, interview documents, the income rule, medical exam and K-2 children.

• L-1 visa requirements: what the company and the employee must show

  L-1A and L-1B visa requirements: the company relationship, one year abroad in three, manager vs specialized knowledge tests, new offices, blanket L and fees.

• E-2 visa requirements: what treaty investors and their employees must show

  E-2 visa requirements: treaty nationality, a substantial at-risk investment, the proportionality test, a non-marginal business, control, employees and fees.

• CR-1 visa processing time: every stage, and where each wait is posted

  How long a CR-1 spouse visa takes: the I-130 at USCIS, NVC fees and document review, the embassy interview queue, and the dates that turn CR-1 into IR-1.

• EB-5 visa requirements: the investment, the jobs and the paperwork

  EB-5 visa requirements: $1,050,000 or $800,000 at risk, a new commercial enterprise, 10 full-time jobs, lawful funds, the visa queue and fees rising Nov 30.

• EB-3 visa processing time: each stage and its current wait

  How long EB-3 takes, stage by stage: the DOL prevailing wage and PERM queues, the I-140, the November 2026 visa chart, NVC and the embassy, with current data.

• Expedited removal: how it works at the border and after

  Expedited removal explained: the two grounds under INA 235(b)(1), who it covers since January 2025, what happens at the airport, the 5-year bar, reapplying.

• EB-2 visa requirements: advanced degree, exceptional ability, NIW and PERM

  EB-2 visa requirements: the advanced degree and exceptional ability rules, the 3-prong Dhanasar NIW test, PERM labor certification, I-140 and priority dates.

• EB-3 visa requirements: skilled workers, professionals and other workers

  EB-3 visa requirements: the three worker categories, the job offer, PERM labor certification, Schedule A, Form I-140 evidence, ability to pay and the fees.

• ESTA fee 2026: what it costs and what it covers

  The ESTA fee is $40.62 from October 16, 2026. See the cost breakdown, the $10.62 you pay if denied, payment methods, the 7-day rule and when you pay again.

• H-2B visa requirements: seasonal and temporary non-farm work

  H-2B visa requirements for employers and workers: the 4 types of temporary need, DOL labor certification steps, the 66,000 cap and the 2025 and 2026 rules.

• H-4 EAD automatic extension: what changed, and what it means for your renewal

  DHS ended the 540-day H-4 EAD automatic extension for renewals filed on or after Oct 30, 2025. The Oct 14, 2026 final rule, filing timing and pending cases.

• Form I-212: permission to reapply after deportation or removal

  Form I-212 explained: when you need consent to reapply after removal, the 5, 10 and 20-year and permanent bars, where to file, and how it pairs with I-601.

• I-601 waiver: who needs it, which grounds it covers and how USCIS decides

  Form I-601 waiver of inadmissibility: who can file, which grounds it waives, who counts as a qualifying relative, extreme hardship, and I-601 vs I-601A.

• L-1 visa processing time: individual vs blanket petitions

  How long an L-1 takes: 15 business days with premium processing, where to check regular USCIS times, Blanket L consulate steps, RFE limits and entry windows.

• SENTRI renewal: when to renew and whether you need an interview

  Renew SENTRI up to 1 year early with no lost membership time: the $120 fee ($0 for linked minors), what CBP says about 24 months, vehicles and interviews.

• US spouse visa requirements: the I-130 checklist, proof of marriage and 2026 income rules

  CR-1 and IR-1 spouse visa requirements for 2026: who can sponsor, the I-130 checklist, proof of a real marriage, the fees and $27,050 I-864 income for 2.

• N-400 interview questions: what the officer asks, part by part

  What a USCIS officer asks at the citizenship interview, part by part through Form N-400 (edition 01/20/25), with what each question checks. No scripts.

• Adjustment of status: how to get a green card without leaving the US

  How adjustment of status works under INA 245(a): who qualifies to file Form I-485 inside the US, the 245(c) bars, concurrent filing and the USCIS interview.

• Form I-797 Notice of Action: Every Type Explained (I-797C, I-797A, Approval)

  Got a Form I-797 or I-797C in the mail? See what every USCIS Notice of Action means, how to read your receipt, and how I-90 and I-751 extension letters work.

• I-94 travel history: how to check it and fix missing trips

  How to check your CBP I-94 travel history for the past 10 years, why land exits and USCIS extensions are missing, and how to fix Not Found or exit errors.

• Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app: who can use it, where it works and what CBP still asks

  See who can use CBP's free Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app, how the 4-hour arrival window works, all 63 supported ports, and what officers still ask.

• DS-160 form: CEAC rules, fees and application steps

  How to fill out Form DS-160 on CEAC for a US nonimmigrant visa: the name and sex rules, photo options, who can sign it, the $185 MRV fee and reapplying.

• B-2 visa requirements: tourist visa eligibility and documents

  See the B-2 tourist visa requirements under 22 CFR 41.31 and 8 CFR 214.2: residence abroad, funds, medical care rules, allowed activities, and stay limits.

• B1/B2 visa fee 2026: application fee and reciprocity fee

  The B1/B2 US visitor visa application fee (MRV fee) is $185 per person under 22 CFR 22.1. See reciprocity fees, the $750 expedite fee, and refund rules.

• Visa Bulletin explained: how to read it, with November 2026 dates

  Learn how to read the monthly Visa Bulletin, check the November 2026 Dates for Filing charts, compare Final Action vs. Filing Dates, and look up your country.

• Form DS-2019 Explained: J-1 Program Dates, Funding and Extensions

  What Form DS-2019 is, how to read each block, the 30-day arrival and grace period rules, Section 212(e) two-year home presence, extensions, and transfers.

• H-4 EAD: Who Qualifies, Processing Time and the 2026 Rules

  Who qualifies for an H-4 EAD under category (c)(26), the 2025-2026 rule and filing changes, required documents, concurrent I-539 filing and renewal timelines.

• Green Card renewal fee (Form I-90) in 2026: online vs. paper cost, $0 exemptions and fee waivers

  The 2026 Green Card renewal fee (Form I-90) is $415 online or $465 by mail, with biometrics included. See $0 fee exemptions, Form I-912 waivers, and payment.

• Advance parole for green card applicants: how to travel while your I-485 is pending

  How advance parole (Form I-512L) works while Form I-485 is pending: 8 CFR 245.2(a)(4)(ii) abandonment rules, H-1B/L-1 exceptions, Form I-131, and CBP return.

• Form I-134 Declaration of Financial Support: when you need it, how to fill it out and what documents to include

  Complete USCIS Form I-134 with our step-by-step guide, I-134 vs. I-864 comparison table, income rules, and required supporting documents.

• Reentry permit for green card holders: long trips abroad without losing status

  Planning a trip abroad over 1 year? Learn how a Form I-131 reentry permit protects your green card for up to 2 years, biometrics rules, and N-400 impacts.

• SEVIS I-901 fee: how much it costs, how to pay on FMJFee.com and how to get your receipt

  The I-901 SEVIS fee is $350 for F/M students and $220 or $35 for J-1 visitors. See how to pay on FMJFee.com, get your receipt, and transfer or reuse the fee.

• Form I-290B: motion to reopen, reconsider or appeal a USCIS denial

  Learn when to use Form I-290B after an I-485, I-130 or I-751 denial. Covers the $800 fee, 30/33-day deadline, motions vs AAO appeals, and what to include.

• Global Entry card: when you need it, how to activate it, and how to replace a lost card

  You do not need a Global Entry card at airport kiosks, but it is required in SENTRI and NEXUS lanes entering the US. How to activate or replace your card.

• USCIS Immigrant Fee: how much it is, when to pay and what happens if you don't

  The USCIS Immigrant Fee is $235 per person (Form G-1055). See who is exempt, how to find your A-Number and DOS Case ID, when to pay, and what happens if unpaid.

• Marriage green card: the process, timeline and forms (2026)

  Applying for a marriage green card? Compare adjustment of status vs consular processing, immediate relative vs F2A, required USCIS forms, and the 2-year card.

• I-551 stamp (ADIT stamp): temporary proof of green card status, mail delivery and appointments

  Waiting on a green card or lost yours? Learn what an I-551 (ADIT) stamp is, how to request one from USCIS by mail or appointment, validity rules, and I-9 use.

• Advance parole (Form I-131) processing time: how to check your case, expedite urgent travel and avoid abandoning your green card

  How to check your Form I-131 advance parole and reentry permit processing time, request an expedite 45 days out, or get an emergency appointment in 15 days.

• Lost or stolen Green Card: how to replace it (and what to do abroad)

  Lost or stolen Green Card? Replace it inside the US with Form I-90, get an ADIT (I-551) stamp while waiting, or file Form I-131A if stranded abroad.

• What Is a Priority Date? How to Find Yours and When It Is Current

  Learn what a priority date is, how to find it on Form I-797, how PERM and I-130 dates work, and what happens at the NVC or USCIS when your date becomes current.

• Conditional green card: the 2-year marriage rule, CR-1 vs. IR-1 codes, and how to remove conditions

  What is a conditional green card? Learn the 2-year rule under INA 216, CR-1 vs. IR-1 codes, work and travel rights, divorce waivers, and the Form I-751 window.

• US Preclearance airports: where you clear US customs before flying

  See all 16 US Preclearance locations in Canada, Ireland, Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the UAE, with terminal hours, Mobile Passport Control, and Global Entry.

• Criminal record and a US visa: 212(a)(2), CIMT and DUI rules

  Applying for a US visa with an arrest, conviction or DUI? See 9 FAM rules on crimes involving moral turpitude, petty offense exceptions and 212(d)(3) waivers.

• Marriage Fraud in Immigration: What the Law Says and How USCIS Checks

  What US immigration law says about marriage fraud under INA 204(c) and INA 275(c), how USCIS checks marriages, and how lack of paperwork differs from fraud.

• H-1B Extension: Processing Time, 240-Day Rule and Six-Year Limit

  How to extend your H-1B status: Form I-129 steps, the 240-day work rule, 15-business-day premium processing, AC21 extensions past 6 years, and visa stamping.

• Duration of status rule for F-1, J-1 and I visas: what changed and what D/S means on your I-94

  What DHS's 2026 Duration of Status (D/S) final rule means for F-1, J-1 and I visa holders: 4-year I-94 limits, Form I-539 extensions, OPT and port of entry.

• H-1B visa requirements: degree, specialty occupation, wage and visa stamp

  See the H-1B visa requirements for specialty occupations, degree equivalency, DOL wage levels, the weighted cap lottery and consular stamping.

• I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver: eligibility, extreme hardship and the consular interview

  Applying for Form I-601A? Check the eligibility rules, extreme hardship factors for qualifying relatives, NVC fee receipt steps, and consular interview risks.

• US visa appointment in London: who needs a visa instead of ESTA, how to book, and interview day rules

  Book your US visa appointment in London at 33 Nine Elms Lane. See who needs a visa instead of ESTA, the 2-day DS-160 rule, required documents, and day rules.

• I-485 denied: why it happens and what you can do next

  Got a Form I-485 denial? Learn why there is no direct appeal under 8 CFR 245.2(a)(5), how to file Form I-290B in 30 days, and what happens to your EAD.

• How to get a USCIS InfoPass appointment at your field office

  Need an ADIT stamp or emergency advance parole? How to request a free in-person USCIS field office appointment online or via the Contact Center, plus checklist.

• I-751 Processing Time 2026: How Long Removing Conditions Takes

  How long Form I-751 takes to process, how the 48-month receipt extension works, when USCIS waives the interview, and how to get an ADIT stamp.

• J-1 waiver of the two-year home residency rule: the five ways and how to apply

  Learn the 5 ways to get a J-1 waiver of the INA 212(e) two-year home residency rule: No Objection, IGA, Conrad 30 for physicians, Hardship, and Persecution.

• Expired green card: are you still a resident, and can you work, travel, or apply for citizenship?

  Your permanent resident status does not expire with your card. See how to renew with Form I-90, apply for citizenship (N-400), work, and travel.

• Green Card for Parents: How US Citizens Sponsor a Mother or Father

  How US citizens 21 and older sponsor a mother, father, step-parent, or adoptive parent for a green card using Form I-130, Form I-864, and Form I-485 or NVC.

• Form N-14 after your citizenship interview: what it means and how to respond

  Got Form N-14 after your N-400 interview? Learn what a continued case means, the 30-day deadline under 8 CFR 335.7, what documents to send, and how to reply.

• EB-1 visa processing time: Form I-140, premium processing and the Visa Bulletin

  How long does the EB-1 visa take? Current USCIS rules on 15- and 45-business-day premium processing, India and China backlogs, and Form I-485 vs consular.

• The English test for citizenship: speaking, reading, writing, exemptions, and how to pass

  How the USCIS officer tests your English speaking, reading, and writing at the N-400 interview, Policy Manual pass/fail rules, 50/20 and 55/15 exemptions.

• What Is Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record? Admit Until Date, CBP Lookup, and How to Fix Errors

  Form I-94 is the DHS Arrival/Departure Record that sets your legal US stay. Learn how to check your electronic I-94, Admit Until Date, and fix any errors.

• Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage: What USCIS Accepts for the I-130

  What USCIS accepts as evidence of a bona fide marriage for Form I-130 under 8 CFR 204.2: the 6 document types, affidavit rules, living apart, and interviews.

• Citizenship Through Marriage: The 3-Year Rule for Spouses of US Citizens

  Learn how to get US citizenship through marriage under INA 319(a) and 319(b). Covers the 3-year rule, marital union, pending I-751s, and N-400 questions.

• F-1 visa requirements: Form I-20, SEVIS fee, proof of funds and the interview

  Every F-1 student visa requirement in order: SEVP school acceptance, Form I-20, the $350 I-901 SEVIS fee, financial proof, the 365-day rule and the interview.

• H-1B transfer: steps, portability and when you can start

  Changing H-1B employers? Learn how H-1B portability lets you start on filing, what documents Form I-129 requires, 60-day grace period rules, and travel steps.

• Section 245(i): who can still adjust status after unlawful presence or entry without inspection

  Learn who qualifies for INA Section 245(i) adjustment of status, the April 30, 2001 deadline, Dec. 21, 2000 physical presence rule, and the $1,000 fee.

• EAD/Advance Parole Combo Card for Pending I-485 Applicants: How to Apply, Fees and Travel Rules

  How to get a category (c)(9) EAD and Advance Parole while Form I-485 is pending: current fees, 18-month validity, travel rules and separate approvals.

• What Is Form I-20 for F-1 and M-1 Student Visas?

  Form I-20 is the Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 and M-1 students. Learn what is on the form, how to pay the $350 SEVIS fee, and what visa officers check.

• CPT vs OPT: Differences for F-1 Students

  CPT vs OPT for F-1 students: compare DSO vs USCIS authorization, timing, the 12-month full-time CPT rule, first-semester graduate CPT and Form I-765 rules.

• Form N-445: The Oath Ceremony Notice and the Questions on the Back

  Got Form N-445 after your N-400 approval? See what to bring, how to complete the questionnaire, how to reschedule, and what happens at check-in.

• Form N-336: how to appeal a denied citizenship application and prepare for your hearing

  Denied on Form N-400? Learn how to file Form N-336 within 30 days, what happens at the 8 CFR 336.2 hearing with a new officer, and how re-testing works.

• Green Card Through Asylum: How Asylees and Refugees Adjust Status

  How asylees and refugees apply for a Green Card under INA 209: the 1-year physical presence rule, Form I-485 fees, Form I-693 medical rules, and interviews.

• How to extend a B-2 tourist visa stay: Form I-539 rules, timing and evidence

  How to extend a B-2 tourist visa stay with Form I-539. Check your I-94 deadline, required evidence, payment rules, and what happens while your case is pending.

• CBP Deferred Inspection: how to fix Form I-94 errors and handle a Form I-546 appointment

  How CBP Deferred Inspection works, which Form I-94 errors it fixes, what Form I-546 means, and how to contact over 70 CBP sites by email or in person.

• F-1 to H-1B: cap-gap extension, change of status, and travel rules

  Moving from F-1 OPT to H-1B? How the April 1 cap-gap extension works, change of status vs. consular processing, travel rules, I-9 updates, and stamping.

• F2B Visa Processing Time: Adult Children of Green Card Holders

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