Tips for Traveling Abroad with Advance Parole (Part 2)
By J. Lavetsky, Esq.Beacon Immigration PLLC July 24, 2023 In part 1, we discussed a number of tips for traveling abroad with advance parole. Let’s now discuss a few more things to keep in mind to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. Check your Advance Parole Validity Dates When you apply for an advance parole document […]
Tips for Traveling Abroad with Advance Parole (Part 1)
By J. Lavetsky, Esq.Beacon Immigration PLLC July 21, 2023 Many of our clients will eventually need to use advance parole to travel abroad. Advance parole is a travel document that is required for some immigrants to travel to see their friends and family, or to further their businesses and careers. You might need advance […]
How to Safely Return to the U.S. If Your Adjustment of Status Application is Approved While Traveling Abroad
By J. Lavetsky, Esq.Beacon Immigration PLLC July 15, 2023 When applying for adjustment of status (a green card) in the U.S., an applicant may choose to apply for a travel permit at the same time, a process called advance parole. Advance parole is used when green card applicants need to travel abroad while they are […]
Work Authorization Options for F-1 Students: CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT
By Joseph Lavetsky, Esq.Beacon Immigration PLLCJune 26, 2023 As an F-1 student building your career in the U.S., you’ll likely want to gain employment experience before you move on to the next step in your professional life. Fortunately, the U.S. immigration system offers several avenues for F-1 students to engage in practical training and employment. […]
Requirements for the “Cultural Exchange” Q Visa
By Joseph Lavetsky, Esq.Beacon Immigration PLLC June 21, 2023 The Q visa, also known as the Q-1 or “Disney” visa, is used by employers to hire workers on a short-term basis to participate in a cultural exchange program. Common uses of the Q visa are for musical performances, theater productions, and foreign language schools, though […]
What is the Q Visa? Cultural Exchange Programs and the “Disney” Visa
By J. Lavetsky, Esq.Beacon Immigration PLLCJune 20, 2023 The Q visa, also known as the “Disney” or Q-1 visa, is used for employers to sponsor workers belonging to a cultural exchange program. Workers who utilize the Q visa will typically be involved in in music, theater, cultural centers (French, Japanese, etc.), or anything that […]
The underutilized Q-1 cultural exchange visa for language teachers
U.S. immigration law provides a few different visa options for language teachers – educators from abroad who teach their native language in the U.S. Language teachers often apply for either a J exchange visa, or an H-1b professional visa. I will cover these visas in another post. Another option for language teachers is the useful but underutilized Q-1 cultural exchange visa. […]
Re-entry permits – traveling internationally with a green card when your home country will not renew your passport
As a green card holder, you generally need a passport from your home country to be able to travel internationally. Different countries have different rules, but a good rule of thumb is that you should return to the U.S. more than six months before your passport expires. For example, if it’s October 2022 and your […]