Jan 21 10

I lost my U.S. passport or Green Card. Help!

by Michael Serotte

Traveling without a passport may be worse than driving without a driver’s license because your passport confirms your citizenship, while a driver’s license just permits you to drive a vehicle. More importantly, a passport allows you to travel internationally (except in cases where you also need a visa) and, of course, back into your home [...]

Dec 31 09

Can an approved I-130 be revoked if not acted upon?

by Michael Serotte

A Canadian family has put their plans to move to the States on hold. Jon’s* wife, who is an American Citizen, petitioned for Jon and their adult daughter, Anne*, to obtain Green Cards. Jon obtained his, while Anne’s I-130 application was approved in the spring, and she now needs to process for her Green Card [...]

Nov 2 09

Does my passport have to be valid for six months beyond my trip to the U.S.?

by Michael Serotte

You are planning to vacation in the United States and your suitcase is packed, the hotel and flights booked, and your passport in hand. But someone just told you they heard your passport has to be valid at least six months after your return date back home. You look at your passport and see that [...]

Nov 2 09

How to apply for a Canadian tourist visa

by Michael Serotte

When foreign nationals want to visit Canada as tourists, they may need to apply for a temporary resident visa.
Even if they are just stopping in Canada as a layover during airline travel or are taking a cruise that stops at any Canadian port for any length of time – whether they intend to go ashore [...]

Oct 28 09

Verify Yourself!

by Michael Serotte

While the United States still has its issues tracking foreign nationals (see New York Times article “U.S. Can’t Trace Foreign Visas on Expired Visas”) you can help yourself to not get caught up in the web, and be acussed of staying in the U.S. longer than allowed, and longer than you actually did.