Thanks to the massive immigration into Western countries, particularly from war-torn areas like Syria, it looks like the politics in Western...
Category - Immigration Guide
Travelling Abroad as a Green Card Holder
What documents do I need to travel outside the United States? In general, you will need to present a passport from your country of citizenship or...
Tips for a Smooth Transition when settling down in the U.S.
Adjusting to the new life in the United States and a change from a familiar environment and familiar culture is often challenging for most African...
Cultural differences/shock as an African immigrant in the US
The United States is regarded as the most culturally diverse country in the world. With a constant stream of immigrants for the past 150 years...
The US State Department demands Full Social Media Disclosure for Last 5 Years when Applying for Visa
You probably have seen the ‘memo’ that you should be very careful about what you post online. Given the fact that for some time now, some employers...
How to get a Social Security Number (SSN) for K1 Fiance and K3 Visa Holders
Preparation: Download the Following Forms: 1. Application for a Social Security Card (SS-5) 2. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (K-2...
How to apply for Asylum/Refugee Status in the United States?
Introduction Today, wars, famine and economic constrains are forcing people to leave their homelands in search of greener pastures elsewhere. It is...
Friendliest states for African Immigrants
In recent years, immigrants in the U.S. have faced increased scrutiny due to the rise of nationalism and hardline immigration policies. However, some...
Marriage Based US Immigration Choices (K1, K3, IR1 Visas & DCF) for Non-US Citizen fiancé(e) or spouse living overseas
Each year tens of thousands of visas are issued to a spouse or fiance of an American Citizen so that they may move to the US and be with their loved...
African Diaspora History
The African diaspora is myriad and multifaceted. All over the world, there are populations of African descent present from the farthest reaches of...