Tourist Visa to the USA 2026 — Step by Step
Do you need a B1/B2 visa or is ESTA sufficient? Procedure, costs, DS-160 form, and what to do in case of denial.
🇺🇸 USA Guide: Immigration and paperwork
Practical guides on "Immigration and paperwork". Plain language, with examples for the Polish community in the USA.
How to Open a Bank Account in the USA Without an SSN
Account without SSN — ITIN, PSFCU (Polish bank), Chase, BoA, Wells Fargo. Step by step with a passport.
How to Get a Green Card in 2026 — A Guide for Poles
Real pathways to obtaining permanent residency in the USA in 2026: family, work, DV lottery, and more — costs, timelines, forms.
How long does it take to wait for a work permit (EAD) in the USA — USCIS processing times 2026
Processing times for I-765 in 2026: asylum, AOS, OPT, H-4. How to check status, automatic 540-day extension.
Tourist Visa in the USA Expires — What to Do (Overstay, I-539, Options)
B-2/I-94 visa expiration — options: I-539 extension, status change, departure. Consequences of overstay (3 and 10-year bans).
Profil zaufany z zagranicy — jak założyć z USA (mObywatel, bank, konsulat)
Profil zaufany (epuap) to cyfrowy klucz do polskich e-usług państwowych — wymagany do większości online spraw urzędowych (US-Skarbowy, ZUS, Urząd Gminy, sądy, NFZ). Z zagranicy 3 główne metody założenia: (1) przez polski bank online jeśli masz konto (najszybsza, 5-10 min), (2) przez aplikację mObywatel z polskim dowodem osobistym (online, ~15 min), (3) osobiście w polskim konsulacie w USA (wizyta, free). Wymagania: PESEL, polski paszport lub dowód osobisty, polski numer telefonu lub adres email. Po założeniu — ważny bezterminowo (with periodic security extension). Daje dostęp do: ePUAP, IKP (zdrowotne), e-Urząd Skarbowy, ZUS PUE, Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa, Urząd Stanu Cywilnego online, eRecepta. Kluczowe dla polskiego biznesu z USA — bez profilu zaufanego prawie nic online nie zrobisz.
USCIS Online Account — How to Set Up Step by Step (2026)
A free account on my.uscis.gov allows you to track all immigration cases, receive notifications, submit forms electronically, and receive documents, with a complete guide on registration, 2FA, verification, available online forms, and common mistakes.
Biometrics appointment in the USA — what to expect, what to bring, how long it lasts
A biometrics appointment is a standard step in almost every USCIS case (Green Card, naturalization, EAD). Full guide: what it entails (fingerprints + photo + signature), where it takes place (ASC), what to bring, how long it lasts (~15 min), what to do after the visit, how to reschedule, and when biometrics can be reused.
FinCEN Form 105 — Step by Step: How to Complete the Report on Currency and Monetary Instruments
Learn how to correctly fill out FinCEN Form 105 to avoid mistakes and penalties; our step-by-step guide will help you understand each element of the form and who needs to submit it.
Civil Asset Forfeiture in the USA — What You Need to Know
Learn how civil asset forfeiture laws work in the USA, the differences between civil and criminal forfeiture, and how you can defend against unjust property seizure.
PESEL Abroad — How to Obtain It at the Polish Consulate in the USA (Procedure 2026)
PESEL (Universal Electronic System for Registration of the Population) is an 11-digit number identifying every Polish citizen, required for various official matters, and can be applied for by Polonia born abroad or without a PESEL at the Polish consulate in the USA.
How Much Cash Can You Bring Across the U.S. Border? A Guide to Regulations
Planning a trip to the U.S. and wondering how much cash you can take with you? Learn about the rules regarding cash transportation and the potential consequences of improper reporting.
Bringing Cash into the USA — Complete Guide (aggregate limit, not per person)
Are you entering the USA with cash over $10,000? The limit applies to the entire family collectively. CBP Form 6059B + FinCEN 105, source documentation, how to avoid confiscation of the entire amount.
Exporting Cash from the USA Over $10,000 — Limit for the Family, Not Per Person
$10,000 is the threshold for the ENTIRE family/group traveling together, not a limit per person. How to file FinCEN Form 105, why splitting the amount is a crime, and how to protect legal money.
Sponsoring Parents for a Green Card as a U.S. Citizen
A U.S. citizen can sponsor parents for a Green Card without a visa queue, including details on Form I-130, costs, processing time (12-18 months), required documents, and the consular path versus adjustment of status.
Renewing a Polish Passport in the USA — Consulate, Costs, Timelines, mObywatel (2026)
A Polish passport can only be renewed in the USA through the consulate — NOT through the embassy in Warsaw or online.
How to Obtain a Death Certificate from the USA for Matters in Poland
Apostille, sworn translation, registration in the Polish USC — a complete pathway for an American death certificate to be valid in Poland.
How to Avoid Immigration Scams: Fake Lawyers and Green Cards
Learn how to identify fake immigration lawyers and avoid scams related to documents and Green Cards, including how to verify lawyers and report abuses.
Voting from Abroad in Polish Elections from the USA — Consulate, Registration, Deadlines
Polish citizens in the USA can vote in Polish elections (Presidential, Parliamentary, Senate, European Parliament, referendums) only IN PERSON at the Polish consulate or embassy; mail-in voting from the USA is NOT available (it was abolished in 2023 for most voters abroad).
Can You Transport Gold Across Borders? A Guide to Rules and Regulations
Are you wondering if you can transport gold across borders? Learn about the regulations in the USA and the formalities you need to fulfill to avoid issues.
Bringing a Parent to the USA — I-130, IR-5 Green Card for Parent (2026)
A U.S. citizen aged 21 or older can bring a parent to the USA through an I-130 petition + IR-5 visa (or Adjustment of Status if the parent is already legally in the USA), with no visa cap or preference queue, typically taking 12-24 months for the entire process.
Polish Consulates in the USA, UK, and Germany — When to Visit, What Matters, Contact Information
A complete map of Polish consulates: USA (NY, Chicago, LA, Houston), UK (London, Manchester, Edinburgh), Germany (Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich). What matters you can resolve, booking through e-Konsulat, phone numbers, and duty hours.
Credit history z Polski w USA — czy przenosi się, jak zbudować od zera (2026)
Polska historia kredytowa NIE PRZENOSI się automatycznie do USA — system finansowy USA jest oddzielny od BIK (Biuro Informacji Kredytowej). Nowy emigrant zaczyna z 'thin file' lub 'no file'. Ścieżki budowania credit od zera: secured credit card (deposit $200-1000), credit-builder loan (Self, Credit Strong), authorized user (rodzina/znajomi z dobrym credit dodają cię), rent reporting (Experian Boost, RentReporters), credit unions, store cards. Nova Credit oferuje IMPORT polskiego BIK do USA dla niektórych banków (American Express, HSBC, niektóre mortgage lenders) — kluczowe dla świeżych imigrantów. Typowy timeline: 6-12 mc do FICO 650+, 18-24 mc do 720+, możliwy 750+ po 2-3 latach disciplined use.
Marriage Green Card (CR-1 / IR-1) krok po kroku
Green Card przez małżeństwo z obywatelem USA gdy już jesteście małżeństwem (różne od K-1). I-130 + I-485 (w USA) lub CR-1/IR-1 przez konsulat. Koszty, timeline, dokumenty, removing conditions I-751.