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What Is Immigration Case Status?

Immigrant case status helps immigration applicants, who already have their United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receipt number, check their immigration status using their 13-digit barcode usually found on the accepted application Form I-797 Receipt Notice. The online portal of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides updated current information on all applications, independent of where they were submitted.

Applicants can check visa applications, petitions, and extension requests using the immigration case status information system. Immigration case status can be checked using the online tool or through the phone, in person, or by email. Different offices handle immigration cases; therefore, the case number will have the corresponding letters before it. You can check your immigration case status at the

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The H-1B is a visa category generally reserved for individuals in “specialty occupations,” and normally requires a bachelor’s degree at minimum. Positions in engineering, math, business and many technology fields fall under this “specialty occupation” umbrella. With 236,000 applications for only 85,000 visas in 2016, the importance of timing and processing procedures cannot be overstated. This article aims to explain the key issues involved in successfully navigating the H-1B petition process.

With few exceptions, availability in this visa category is limited, and this is known as the “H-1B cap.” For individuals with a U.S. bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, the cap is set at 65,000. There are 20,000 additional H-1B numbers, technically exemptions, available for holders of U.S. master’s degrees. Together this gives a total of 85,000 “cap-subject”

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What Is a Visitor Visa?

A visitor visa, also known as a B-2 visa, is a tourist visa required for foreign visitors to the United States. This is a non-immigrant visa solely given for people who plan to visit the U.S. as a tourist, visit family or friends, or seek medical treatment. Non-immigrant visa holders cannot work or accept a job.

Do I Need a Visitor Visa?

If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed in the Visa Waiver Program, and you plan to only visit the United States as a tourist, you will not be required to apply for a visitor visa. You will, however, need to apply for an ESTA.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• You can check your US visa status in several ways., such as the U.S. Department of State's Visa Status Check portal or  the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).
• Monitoring your visa processing status helps to avoid missing important dates and delays.
• If you encounter any issues with the online system, you can contact the National Service Center by phone or email. 

How to Check Your US Visa Status Online

Waiting for your visa application to process can be both a daunting and grueling process. Luckily, the U.S. Department of State provides applicants with the opportunity to check their visa status online. This important tool helps you to avoid last-minute issues, plan your travel, and identify any potential errors in your applications. One method many foreign nationals use is the

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What Is a Business Visa?

A business visa, also known as the B-1 visa, is a non-immigrant visa into the United States of America. A B-1 visa is required if you are planning to travel to the U.S. for a short period of time for a business-related reason that does not require actual labor or payment from a U.S. source.

The business visa covers, but is not limited to, the following activities:

• Consulting with business associates
• Attending scientific, educational, professional, or business conventions and conferences
• Negotiating a contract
• Taking part in short-term training
• Settling an estate
• Competing in an amateur athletic event
• Participating in professional athletic competitions where no payment other than prize money is received
• Undertaking religious activities such as mi

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