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U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation

13 05, 2019

Guide to US Work Visas and Eligibility Requirements

By |2020-05-01T15:21:19-05:00May 13th, 2019|Categories: U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Are you interested in working in the United States? You aren't alone. There are millions of other people that are trying to work in America. If you want to work in the United States, you need a US work visa. Getting a visa can seem intimidating when you're not familiar with the process. But luckily, we're here to help. Keep reading if you want to learn more about the different kind of visas you can get and eligibility requirements. Who Can't Get a US Work Visa It's important to know the factors that could affect your ability to get a work visa before you apply. [...]

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10 05, 2019

An Overview of Student Visas in the U.S.

By |2020-05-01T15:27:00-05:00May 10th, 2019|Categories: U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

More than 9 million U.S. visas were issued in 2018. A significant portion of those visas was for nonimmigrant visas, a category of visas that include students. Getting an education is becoming increasingly important in today’s world with so much competition in every market. Knowing how to go about the student visa application process can be both frightening and confusing. However, the process doesn't have to be complicated. that’s why in this article, you’ll find out about everything you need to know about the student visas that the US has to offer. I'll also be giving you a few resources to make the whole process easier. Student Visas [...]

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3 05, 2019

Determine Which Is Right For You: Spouse Visa or Fiancé Visa

By |2020-05-01T15:29:02-05:00May 3rd, 2019|Categories: U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Getting married? Congratulations! But if you're a foreign citizen marrying a U.S. citizen and you want to live in the U.S., planning a wedding won't be the biggest headache you'll encounter. Before you can live in the United States, you'll have to get either a fiancé visa or a spouse visa. But which one is right for you? When choosing the fiancé visa vs. marriage visa, it's important to decide where you want to get married and what your timeline is. It can be a slow process either way. Knowing the ins and outs of each visa will help you decide which to apply for. Getting a Fiancé Visa If you're a foreign citizen engaged to a U.S. citizen and want to marry here, there are a wide variety of options for you to consider,  with one [...]

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2 05, 2019

Smoking Marijuana May Be Hazardous to Your Immigration Health

By |2020-05-01T15:35:05-05:00May 2nd, 2019|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Published May 2, 2019     A lawful permanent resident (green card holder) seeking to become a U.S. citizen must fulfill a number of requirements when submitting their Application for Naturalization and in order to be approved to take the oath of U.S. citizenship.   In addition to a requisite number of years of permanent residence and physical presence in the U.S., an applicant for naturalization must demonstrate that he/she is of “good moral character” and for a specified period leading up to their application.  Now, according to a new policy memo issued by the Department of Homeland Security/Citizenship and Immigration Services [...]

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22 04, 2019

Increased Powers to BIA Judges; H-1B Visa Denials Skyrocket

By |2020-05-01T15:36:59-05:00April 22nd, 2019|Categories: Asylum in the United States, Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

  Published April 22, 2019 Department of Justice Aiming to Expand Powers of Appellate Immigration Judges The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the appellate body where a party can seek review of an Immigration Judge’s decision in an initial removal (deportation) proceeding.  The agencies overseeing the initial removal proceedings court as well as the appellate court are under the jurisdiction of the Executive Office of Immigration Review, which itself is a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.    In recent days, it has been reported that the Trump administration is considering implementation of a plan to expand the power of […]

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3 04, 2019

No Dark Courtrooms

By |2020-05-01T15:38:42-05:00April 3rd, 2019|Categories: DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), immigration reform, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

  Published April 3, 2019 No Dark Courtrooms is a U.S. Department of Justice/Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) initiative to “reduce and minimize the impact of unused courtrooms and docket time” in the administration of removal proceedings.   The launch date of the initiative is May 1, 2019 and its goal is to allow DOJ/EOIR (the agency overseeing our nation’s removal proceedings) resources to be used more efficiently and to tackle the 850,000+ docket of cases now pending.     To take advantage of new Immigration Judge hiring in the past few years and the abundance of open courtrooms in many jurisdictions, EOIR will be scheduling more […]

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3 04, 2019

U.S. Senate Once Again Proposes Path to Legalization for Dreamers

By |2020-05-01T15:39:35-05:00April 3rd, 2019|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., immigration reform, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

  Published April 3, 2019 The Dream Act of 2019 was recently introduced by U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill, 2 Senate leaders who introduced the same legislation in years past.   If enacted, the Dream Act would make available a path to lawful permanent residence (green card) to certain longtime residents who arrived in the U.S. as children, completed or are completing high school diploma requirements, worked legally for at least three years or served in the military, pass a background check, and demonstrate proficiency in English and U.S. history.  Applicants will be required to pay a filing fee and […]

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24 03, 2019

The Top 6 Reasons to Hire An Immigration Lawyer

By |2020-05-01T15:42:07-05:00March 24th, 2019|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, General, Green Cards, Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Immigration and PERM / Labor Certification, immigration reform, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Uncategorized, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

  Published March 24, 2019 Whether the goal is U.S. citizenship via naturalization, lawful permanent residence (green card) or the issuance of a temporary visa – such as a work visa, having an immigration lawyer be a part of the legal process can sometimes be extraordinarily helpful and in other times, absolutely essential.  The job of the immigration lawyer can best be summed up as follows:  A) to keep simple, straightforward cases…..simple and straightforward, B) to devise and implement a thoughtful strategy for cases involving more complex factual or legal issues and C) to provide a client with the type of […]

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20 02, 2019

Fiscal Year 2020 – H-1B Work Visa Filings to Go Forward Per Usual and Without New Registration Process

By |2020-05-01T15:45:43-05:00February 20th, 2019|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

  Published February 20, 2019 April 1 of each calendar year marks the first day anxious employers are eligible to submit H-1B work visa petitions so as to have a chance to employ a qualified foreign worker for the start of the coming, new fiscal year – which starts on October 1.   Some of the workers are already in the U.S., including the many who have just completed their degrees and are already working pursuant to a time limited, general Employment Authorization Document, while others are abroad waiting for a chance to enter and work in the U.S.   The annual available […]

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10 01, 2019

How Are Immigration Related Services and Offices Impacted By the Government Shutdown?

By |2020-05-01T15:51:06-05:00January 10th, 2019|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Foreign Exchange Student Visas to the U.S., Green Cards, Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Immigration and PERM / Labor Certification, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Uncategorized, United States Embassies Abroad|

  Published January 10, 2019 As our nation is headed toward the longest government shutdown in our history, many of the players impacted, including companies petitioning foreign workers as well as individuals in all our immigrant communities, are asking questions about how the shutdown impacts immigration system related processing.  Can I obtain a U.S. passport?    Is my Green Card application interview in the U.S. still going to be conducted?  Can I still apply for a visa at a U.S. consular post abroad?  These and other questions are answered below – and with the answer usually dependent on whether the applicant is […]

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