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04/15/2023

Felicidadez fue un placer poder asistirle ♥️.

04/06/2023

5 Options for H-1B workers recently laid off or fired - Stump & Associates

5 Options for H-1B workers recently laid off or fired

Technology-based companies in the United States have continuously relied upon highly-skilled noncitizens to fill key technical roles. For example, among the most popular employers for H-1B visas, tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and Meta, increased their employee count during the COVID-19....

03/30/2023

What are my rights at the US border? - Stump & Associates

What are my rights at the US border?

In March of 2021, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated that the US was on pace “to encounter more individuals on the southwest border than we have in the last 20 years.” The detentions and arrests of undocumented immigrants in 2021 along the southern US border reached an all-...

03/16/2023

Making a career change as a new American
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03/02/2023

I received a notice to appear for a removal proceeding. Now what? - Stump & Associates

I received a notice to appear for a removal proceeding. Now what?

Deportation and removal proceedings occur when the US government orders a person to leave the country. According to the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, approximately 186,000 individuals were deported in 2020, a 30 percent decrease from 2019. About 92% of removals were individua...

02/23/2023

Have a green card? What’s next for your immigration journey - Stump & Associates

Have a green card? What’s next for your immigration journey

As a green card holder in the United States, you are now a lawful permanent resident (LPR). LPRs are granted many benefits not available to other visa holders, such as permission to live permanently in the United States, accept employment without special restrictions, own property, and receive finan...

02/21/2023

Porque el gobierno reconoce los importantes sacrificios que hacen los miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas, la gratificación de los padres de algunos miembros es aún mas grande. ♥️

02/16/2023

The public charge rule - can I accept US government help as an immigrant? - Stump & Associates

The public charge rule – can I accept US government help as an immigrant?

A public charge occurs when a noncitizen receives public benefits that may prevent them from becoming a lawful permanent resident. The definition of which public benefits have changed over the years, with the newest iteration taking effect by the end of 2022. This update is just one of the many ways...

02/09/2023

6 ways to improve your English proficiency - Stump & Associates

6 ways to improve your English proficiency

Mastering the English language will open many doors for newcomers to the United States. It will provide a better sense of your new home, including the culture, the people, and your future as a new American. Proficiency in English also makes everyday activities like using public transportation, readi...

02/05/2023

“Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation. By Gordon B Hinckley

02/02/2023

10 surprising things that Americans do - Stump & Associates

10 surprising things that Americans do

While each region of the United States has its own quirks and identity, there are certain practices that Americans across the country seem to follow. While these ten practices may seem perfectly normal to Americans, you may find them a bit strange as a newcomer to the United States. 1. Treat their p...

01/26/2023

A newcomer's guide to owning a business in Oklahoma - Stump & Associates

A newcomer’s guide to owning a business in Oklahoma

Immigrants are 80% more likely to start a business in the United States versus native-born Americans. In Oklahoma, 14,453 immigrant business owners accounted for 7 percent of all self-employed Oklahoma residents in 2018 and have generated $252.3 million in business income. Immigrants continue to sup...

01/24/2023

Successful Green Card process at the U.S. General Consulate in Juarez, Chih. Mexico. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to walk you through this process.
Congratulations to our client.

Exitoso proceso de Residencia en el Consulado General de los EE.UU., en Ciudad Juarez,. Chih,. México. Gracias por confiar en nosotros y permitirnos guiarle en este proceso.
Felicidades a nuestra cliente.
Felicitaciones por convertirse en residente legal de los Estados Unidos.

08/23/2022

How ma*****na laws could affect your immigration status - Stump & Associates

How ma*****na laws could affect your immigration status

One of the requirements to maintain legal immigration status in the United States is a “good moral character.” Good moral character means that a person does not have serious criminal issues and generally fulfills their obligations under the law. When state laws and federal laws contradict, it ca...

08/09/2022

Understanding the roles and responsibilities of ICE - Stump & Associates

Understanding the roles and responsibilities of ICE

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) mission is to protect America from cross-border crime and illegal immigration that poses a threat to national security and public safety. This mission is executed through the enforcement of more than 400 federal statutes. ICE was create...

07/30/2022

Pet ownership as a newcomer to the United States - Stump & Associates

Pet ownership as a newcomer to the United States

Living in a new country can bring feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and homesickness as you adjust to your new life. These feelings of culture shock are quite normal and will subside as you become more comfortable in your environment. While you’re adapting to your new life and afterward, having a p...

07/18/2022

An immigrant worker's rights in the US - Stump & Associates

An immigrant worker’s rights in the US

Gainful employment is available for many newcomers to the US, helping them start a new life and provide a rewarding future for themselves. However, in some unfortunate cases, immigrant workers may be illegally denied the right to work with dignity. If an employer treats you differently from other em...

07/05/2022

Career training opportunities for new Americans - Stump & Associates

Career training opportunities for new Americans https://usvisagroup.com/career-training-opportunities-for-new-americans/

Immigrants make up one out of six workers in the US, and they support the vitality of local economies across the country. Despite the high employment rate among immigrants, those with low-paying jobs do not have the opportunity to complete education and training or improve their English and technica...

06/24/2022

A newcomer's financial guide to building credit in the United States - Stump & Associates

A newcomer’s financial guide to building credit in the United States
https://usvisagroup.com/a-newcomers-financial-guide-to-building-credit-in-the-united-states/

In the US, building a credit history can save you thousands of dollars in rental security deposits and high-interest rates on loans and other credit. Lenders like cell phone providers and utility companies have no way to determine your reliability in paying your bills on time and, as a result, may c...

06/20/2022

What type of nonimmigrant visa is right for me? - Stump & Associates

What type of nonimmigrant visa is right for me? https://usvisagroup.com/what-type-of-nonimmigrant-visa-is-right-for-me/

According to the US Department of State, over 33,000 immigrant visas and 414,000 nonimmigrant visas were issued in January 2022 alone. Some may have waited years for their visa approval and hope to stay in the United States permanently. Others come to the United States for vacation, to visit family,...

06/13/2022

The application process and resettlement assistance for refugees in the United States - Stump & Associates

The application process and resettlement assistance for refugees in the United States
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The recent conflict between Ukraine and Russia could result in “Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century,” declared by United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Currently, it is believed that more than 2 million refugees have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries. While there is currently no ...

06/12/2022

Felicidadez fue un placer poder asistirle ♥️.

06/06/2022

Successful I-601A Waiver Green Card at the U.S. General Consulate in Juarez, Chih. Mexico. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to walk you through this process.
Congratulations to our client.
Exitoso I-601A Perdon de Residencia en el Consulado General de los EE.UU., en Ciudad Juarez,. Chih,. México. Gracias por confiar en nosotros y permitirnos guiarlo en este proceso.
Felicidades a nuestro cliente.
Felicitaciones por convertirse en residente legal de los Estados Unidos.

06/06/2022

Successful I-601A Waiver Green Card at the U.S. General Consulate in Juarez, Chih. Mexico. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to walk you through this process.
Congratulations to our client.

Exitoso I-601A Perdon de Residencia en el Consulado General de los EE.UU., en Ciudad Juarez,. Chih,. México. Gracias por confiar en nosotros y permitirnos guiarlo en este proceso.
Felicidades a nuestro cliente.
Felicitaciones por convertirse en residente legal de los Estados Unidos.

04/04/2022

Preparing for and passing the US citizenship test - Stump & Associates

Preparing for and passing the US citizenship test
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Congratulations on making it to the final step before becoming an American citizen! Your long immigration journey has now brought you to the naturalization interview and citizenship test. During this process, you’ll undergo a two-part test that assesses your basic understanding of the English lang...

03/25/2022

The application process and resettlement assistance for refugees in the United States - Stump & Associates

The application process and resettlement assistance for refugees in the United States
https://usvisagroup.com/the-application-process-and-resettlement-assistance-for-refugees-in-the-united-states/

The recent conflict between Ukraine and Russia could result in “Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century,” declared by United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Currently, it is believed that more than 2 million refugees have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries. While there is currently no ...

03/22/2022

10 American quirks and customs for newcomers to know - Stump & Associates

10 American quirks and customs for newcomers to know
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Every country has its own unique quirks and customs that are unlike anywhere else. In the United States, the climate, culture, and lifestyle can vary from state to state, making every visit to a different state a completely new experience. Getting to the United States is just one part of your journe...

03/21/2022

Successful Green Card process at the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to walk you through this process.
Congratulations to our client.

Exitoso proceso de Residencia en la Embajada de Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Gracias por confiar en nosotros y permitirnos guiarle en este proceso.
Felicidades a nuestro cliente.

03/03/2022

“Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to the place where you belong.” -Charles Handy.

Congratulations to our client.

03/01/2022

A visa holder's guide to re-entry into the US after traveling abroad - Stump & Associates

A visa holder’s guide to re-entry into the US after traveling abroad
https://usvisagroup.com/a-visa-holders-guide-to-re-entry-into-the-us-after-traveling-abroad/

The process of obtaining a visa to enter the US can be lengthy, but it’s also quite rewarding, providing you with new opportunities and new experiences. However, once you enter the United States, you may wish to leave for a family emergency, business, academic purposes, or leisurely travel. If you...

02/24/2022

In our first ever green card sponsor, Wheeler Brothers welcomes Alex and his family from Ukraine to Oklahoma! With a process that began in late 2018, they arrived in the USA just 3 days before Russia’s invasion. A special thanks to Stump & Associates for the legal expertise in helping make this happen.

02/15/2022

6 ways to speed up your immigration case - Stump & Associates

6 ways to speed up your immigration case
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USCIS (the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) is notorious for its slow processing times for green card applications and family and employment-related visas, causing some applicants to wait months or even years for a final decision. Many factors play into how long your immigration c...

02/01/2022

Inspiring podcasts about the immigrant experience in the US - Stump & Associates

Inspiring podcasts about the immigrant experience in the US
https://usvisagroup.com/inspiring-podcasts-about-the-immigrant-experience-in-the-us/

Currently, one in seven US residents is an immigrant, making up 14 percent of the population, and each with a unique story to tell. Like you, many have had to face the realities of integrating into a new country, learn to navigate their way around a new language and culture, and grapple with maintai...

01/11/2022

A newcomer’s guide to the American political system - Stump & Associates

A newcomer’s guide to the American political system
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As a newcomer to the United States, American politics heavily influence your access to work, public assistance, and other benefits. Understanding how the US government is structured, the branches of government, and how a bill becomes a law can give you some insight into US immigration policies. Immi...

01/03/2022

Are current U.S. labor shortages beneficial to immigrants? - Stump & Associates

Are current U.S. labor shortages beneficial to immigrants?
https://usvisagroup.com/are-current-u-s-labor-shortages-beneficial-to-immigrants/

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has seen a significant number of labor shortages across many industries, resulting in empty grocery stores and retail shelves, rising inflation, and reduced store hours despite increased consumer spending. The difficulty in finding and retainin...

11/29/2021

How to qualify for a national interest waiver - Stump & Associates

How to qualify for a national interest waiver
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In most cases, when petitioning for an employment-based visa, the petitioner must have a job offer or is currently working for a US-based company. To waive that requirement, the petitioner can apply for a national interest waiver, a type of special permission to seek employment based on the petition...

11/29/2021

Successful Green Card process at the U.S. General Consulate in Juarez, Chih. Mexico. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to walk you through this process.
Congratulations to our client.

Exitoso proceso de Residencia en el Consulado General de los EE.UU., en Ciudad Juarez,. Chih,. México. Gracias por confiar en nosotros y permitirnos guiarle en este proceso.
Felicidades a nuestra cliente.
Felicitaciones por convertirse en residente legal de los Estados Unidos.

11/22/2021

Deciding between a fiancé or marriage-based visa - Stump & Associates

Deciding between a fiancé or marriage-based visa
https://usvisagroup.com/deciding-between-a-fiance-or-marriage-based-visa/

Your wedding or engagement to a US citizen is a time of celebration and excitement as you plan your new life together. Your new life as a married couple may also involve plans to live in the United States for some international couples. Whether you decide to apply for a K-1 fiancee visa or a… Read...

11/19/2021

Defining U.S. business culture - Stump & Associates

Defining U.S. business culture
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Every country has its own set of rules, values, and culture. These rules vary depending on region, religion, and political viewpoint. Understanding the culture will help to build relationships, present opportunities, and aid your transition to living and working in a new country. As much as culture....

11/15/2021

An Immigrant's Guide to Social Security in the United States - Stump & Associates

An Immigrant’s Guide to Social Security in the United States
https://usvisagroup.com/an-immigrants-guide-to-social-security-in-the-united-states/

As a new resident of the United States, you’ll soon discover that you will need a social security number (SSN) to apply for a loan, own a home, apply for most jobs, and obtain a driver’s license in some states. Created in 1935 to track the earning history of the U.S. workforce, the social securi...