Documents You Will Need for Your Consulate Interview
You will need some important documents when you go to your Consulate interview. These items should be placed into a folder for safekeeping. Documents that are not in English should have a certified English translation and a photocopy. USAFIS: an immigration service to provide assistance to those moving to the United States through the Diversity […]
Rescheduling Your U.S. Consulate Interview
Your interview with the United States Consulate is very important. However, sometimes there are scheduling conflicts, or you may get sick, and you will have to reschedule your interview. If that happens, you will need to reschedule your appointment, which you can do done through email. Through return email, you will be notified of the […]
The Importance of the American Flag in the United States
For approximately 240 years, the symbol of American unity and strength has been the U.S. flag. This flag represents pride and inspiration to the citizens and residents of America. The flag has 13 horizontal stripes, which represent the original thirteen colonies, along with 50 stars to represent the 50 states within the United States of […]
USAFIS: Important Emergency Numbers to Know
When living in the U.S., it’s important to have emergency phone numbers on hand for times when you need to reach people. When we are in emergency situations, it’s easy to become disoriented and forget phone numbers, names, and more. By making a list ahead of time, you can easily find the information you need […]
Why It’s Important to Learn English in America
For at least the past decade, the U.S. Congress has discussed the possibility of establishing English as the official national language. While we don’t know if that will happen in the future, the fact that this has been discussed (among other reasons) convinces us that learning English in America is very important. Economic success and […]
Questions to Ask When Investing in the Stock Market
If you plan to invest in the stock market, there are some basic questions you need to ask:
How to Avoid the Credit Card Trap
It seems that people love having credit cards these days, but these cards can create a bad situation in which you can owe lots of money for years to come. You will be told that you need “credit” to get a loan, and yes, a good credit history is important. However, credit cards are very […]
Is it true that people born in certain countries can’t participate in the DV-Lottery?
Yes, it is true that not all countries are eligible for the DV-Lottery, but there is a good reason. The program was started by the United States Congress to intentionally diversify the U.S. population.
USAFIS: Why You Should Join a Library in the U.S.
In the United States, there is a great emphasis on being educated. One example of this is that library cards in the U.S. are free. When you get a library card, you have access to the books within that library, and you have the privilege to check out books and read them at your home, […]
Getting a Driver License in the United States
As an immigrant to the United States, you should know that it’s against the law to drive a vehicle without a driver’s license. To get your license to drive, you will need to take tests to prove the following: