US State Department Travel Advisory Levels Explained for Expats and Travellers
What do Level 1 to Level 4 travel advisories mean? A plain guide to the four US State Department levels and how to use them before you move…
Travel & Citizenship
Flights home, passports, visas and the road to citizenship for expats.
Canadian Passport Renewal for Adults: Who Can Renew and How Long It Takes
Can you renew your Canadian passport or must you apply for a new one? See the five renewal conditions and the 10 and 20 business day service standards,…
NEXUS Card from Canada: Eligibility, How to Apply and Processing Time
Thinking of a NEXUS card for faster Canada-US travel? See who is eligible, the 3-year and 183-day rule for permanent residents, how to apply online and what CBSA…
Criminal Rehabilitation for Canada: Who Can Apply and When
A past conviction can make you inadmissible to Canada. Learn the difference between deemed rehabilitation and an individual application, the waiting periods and the forms.
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) in Canada: Who Can Apply and the Deadlines
A PRRA checks risk before someone is removed from Canada. See who is eligible, the 15-day and 30-day time limits, the 12-month bar and what a positive decision…
Green Card Through Family: Immediate Relatives and Preference Categories
How US citizens can sponsor relatives for a green card, the difference between immediate relatives and preference categories, and the main forms involved.
Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Already in the US: How Adjustment Works
How the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program works, and how winners legally living in the US apply for adjustment of status through USCIS.
Affidavit of Support (Form I-864): What Sponsors Agree To
What Form I-864 is, why it is a legally enforceable contract, how long a sponsor's responsibility usually lasts and the new form edition rule.
Adjustment of Status: How to Apply for a Green Card From Inside the US
The four steps of adjustment of status: eligibility category, immigrant petition, visa availability and Form I-485, plus how it differs from consular processing.
Reentry Permit for Green Card Holders: Travelling Abroad for a Year or More
When a green card holder should apply for a reentry permit, how Form I-131 works, what to do if your card is lost while abroad and why long…