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Checklist for F-1 Students Transitioning to Cap-Subject H-1B Status
PDF · Study & Work

Checklist for F-1 Students Transitioning to Cap-Subject H-1B Status

A checklist for F-1 students covering OPT, cap-gap, STEM OPT, travel, and key steps before transitioning to H-1B status. The guide also explains cap-gap requirements and how to maintain valid F-1 status.

Uploaded: Jun 25, 2026

Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Lottery
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Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Lottery

How the H-1B registration process works, what information employers and employees need to provide, and how the H-1B selection process works.

Uploaded: Jan 26, 2026

Employment Authorization Documents: What You Need to Know
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Employment Authorization Documents: What You Need to Know

Who needs a work permit, when an EAD is not required, what an EAD does not provide, and what you need to know about validity periods and renewals.

Uploaded: May 13, 2026

Overview of U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Processing
PDF · Visas & Status

Overview of U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Processing

A step-by-step overview of the DS-160, scheduling a visa appointment, required documents, and traveling to the U.S. after receiving your visa.

Uploaded: Aug 14, 2026

New USCIS Policy on Green Card Applications Filed Inside the U.S.
PDF · Visas & Status

New USCIS Policy on Green Card Applications Filed Inside the U.S.

What people who are applying or planning to apply for a Green Card from within the U.S. through Adjustment of Status and Form I-485 need to know.

Uploaded: May 28, 2026

How to Avoid USCIS Rejecting Your Application
PDF · Documents & Applications

How to Avoid USCIS Rejecting Your Application

A practical checklist before filing: the current form edition, signature, correct filing fee, and accepted payment method.

Uploaded: May 12, 2026

FOIA Requests for Immigration Cases
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FOIA Requests for Immigration Cases

What records you can request from USCIS, ICE, CBP, EOIR, and DOS, and why it is important to review your immigration history before a new filing.

Uploaded: Jul 23, 2026

Domestic Travel Information for Visa Holders
PDF · Domestic Travel

Domestic Travel Information for Visa Holders

What documents to carry with you, how to check your I-94, and what risks to consider before flying or traveling within the U.S.

Uploaded: Aug 4, 2026

Domestic Travel Information for Green Card Holders
PDF · Domestic Travel

Domestic Travel Information for Green Card Holders

What documents Green Card holders should carry and what they need to know about domestic travel and interactions with immigration authorities.

Uploaded: Aug 4, 2026

Domestic Travel Information for Undocumented Immigrants
PDF · Domestic Travel

Domestic Travel Information for Undocumented Immigrants

Key risks of domestic travel, airport screening, and what to do if you are stopped, questioned, or detained.

Uploaded: Aug 4, 2026

Common Terms Used in Removal Proceedings
PDF · Rights & Deportation

Common Terms Used in Removal Proceedings

A simple glossary of common terms used in removal proceedings, including Bond, Credible Fear Interview, Removal, Habeas Petition, Stay of Removal, Voluntary Departure, and more.

Uploaded: Mar 30, 2026

Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams
PDF · Rights & Deportation

Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams

How to recognize immigration scams, verify an attorney or organization, and what to do if you believe you have been a victim of fraud.

Uploaded: Feb 10, 2026

Citizenship Preparation with Welcome.US
PDF · Citizenship

Citizenship Preparation with Welcome.US

A free program with a volunteer: English practice, preparation for the citizenship test, and a mock interview.

Uploaded: Jul 10, 2026

What You Need to Know About Lawful Status, a Period of Authorized Stay, and Unlawful Presence
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What You Need to Know About Lawful Status, a Period of Authorized Stay, and Unlawful Presence

Difference between lawful immigration status, a period of authorized stay, and unlawful presence in the United States.

Uploaded: Sep 26, 2026