Plain English Immigration Guides
Everything you need to know about the most common immigration forms and visa types — written in plain English.
DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
The form every US nonimmigrant visa applicant must complete before their embassy interview.
Read guide →F-1 Student Visa
The primary visa for international students attending US colleges, universities, and language programs.
Read guide →B-1/B-2 Tourist & Business Visa
The most common US visitor visa for tourism, medical treatment, and short business trips.
Read guide →Form I-485 — Adjustment of Status
Apply for a green card (lawful permanent residence) while remaining in the United States.
Read guide →Form I-130 — Petition for Alien Relative
Start the family-based green card process by filing a petition for your qualifying relative.
Read guide →Form I-765 — Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
Apply for the right to work legally in the United States.
Read guide →UK Standard Visitor Visa
Visit the United Kingdom for tourism, business, or family visits for up to 6 months.
Read guide →Canada Permanent Residence — Express Entry
The fastest pathway to Canadian permanent residence for skilled workers.
Read guide →H-1B Specialty Occupation Work Visa
The most common US work visa for professionals in specialty occupations sponsored by a US employer.
Read guide →H-4 Dependent Visa
For spouses and unmarried children under 21 of H-1B visa holders.
Read guide →O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
For individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field.
Read guide →L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa
Transfer to a US office of your multinational employer as a manager, executive, or specialised knowledge worker.
Read guide →J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
For participants in approved exchange programs including students, researchers, au pairs, and interns.
Read guide →K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
Bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the United States to get married within 90 days.
Read guide →TN Visa — USMCA Professional Work Visa
Streamlined work authorisation for Canadian and Mexican professionals under the USMCA trade agreement.
Read guide →E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Invest in and operate a US business if your country has a commerce treaty with the United States.
Read guide →OPT and STEM OPT for F-1 Students
Work in the US in your field of study for 12 to 36 months after graduating on an F-1 visa.
Read guide →DACA Renewal Guide
How to renew Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and maintain work authorisation.
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