Criminal convictions are generally a bar to obtaining permanent residence. Some individuals may be able to get an exception under the 212(h) waiver, part of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA).
What is DACA? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applies to individuals brought into the United States as undocumented immigrants when they were minors. The purpose of DACA is to allow these individuals, if they meet certain requirements, to remain in the United States as adults. How...
Experts agree that U.S. immigration courts need an overhaul, but they also agree that Congress isn’t going to fix the system any time soon.
The government’s failure to provide enough H-2B visas to make up for the current labor shortage is harming the U.S. economy.
In May 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision to prevent non-citizens, even those without criminal records, from appealing deportation orders based on administrative errors. The case is Patel vs. Garland. Mr. Patel's Mistake The case was brought by a man who had entered the U.S. il...
Early in 2022, Republican members of the House of Representatives introduced the Dignity Act, a bill that purports to create a streamlined path to citizenship for undocumented U.S. immigrants, including "Dreamers" who were illegally brought into the country as small children and are not currently...
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule that would make it easier for immigrants to seek federal health, nutrition, and housing programs without fear of losing eligibility to become permanent U.S. residents. The announcement comes a year after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ...
Foreign companies who transfer employees to the U.S. have become discouraged, and immigration lawyers are increasingly frustrated by what they see as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' unnecessarily high hurdles to renewing L-1B Visas. The problem is primarily structural, not ideologi...
I-551 Temporary Evidence stamps serve as temporary legal proof that a foreign national is authorized to live and work in the United States while waiting for a new Green Card. The stamp is issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency (USCIS) and placed in the person's passport to...
Anyone who drives a car in Florida is legally required to carry a valid driver's license. Non-immigrants visiting from other countries with valid, non-expired licenses are permitted to use their home licenses for up to one year after the date they first entered the U.S. After that, they must make...
Foreign workers are an important part of the United States economy and labor market. There is a need for highly skilled individuals in various areas, especially those with backgrounds in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. To help fulfill this need, the federal government created s...
The P Visa is a unique type of visa that allows foreign athletes, artists, and entertainers to live and work in the US. P Visas can also be granted to an applicant's spouse and children. If you are considering seeking a P Visa, then it is important to speak with an experienced immigration attorne...
When companies have international offices and employees worldwide, there can be a need for employees to transfer to different locations within the company. If an American company needs to bring a foreign employee from an international location, then that company needs to seek and obtain the appro...
Most visas into the United States need some sort of U.S.-based sponsor unless the individual is planning to visit for tourism reasons. Visa sponsors can include a person, business, or school. Two types of visas that require a sponsor are the O-1 and O-2 visas. If you are considering seeking an O-...
Any foreign company with business activities in the United States may also need to file a U.S. corporate income tax return. The filing requirements exist even if the business doesn't believe that its activities create a permanent establishment in the U.S. As a result, it's important to consult a ...
Do a quick Google search, and you are sure to find tons of videos and articles teaching you how to DIY everything from home renovation to tax preparation. Despite the pervasiveness of this DIY content, there are still some things that are best left to professionals. Immigration matters fall in th...
It's no secret that the Biden Administration has been making huge strides in Immigration Policy change. Since taking office in January, President Biden has reversed and updated several immigration restrictions and outdated policies, including the number of refugees the United States would admit e...
In part 1 of this series, we discussed the recruiting requirements for H-2B visas in the hospitality industry. In this post, we will discuss another widely used visa in this sector, the J-1. J-1 Visa Program The J-1 visa is a cultural exchange program that lets foreign nationals come to the Uni...
Pre-Covid, there were nearly 1.1 million international students attending colleges and universities in the United States. Fast-forward to the 2020-2021 academic year, and those enrollment numbers drop by 43%. This drop was primarily due to conflicts between student visa requirements and COVID-19 ...
Though the pandemic hit the hospitality sector hard, a key element of the industry's return likely will be employee immigration. Top hotel chains routinely bring foreign workers to the U.S. for training and employment opportunities. An employer's success in recruiting foreign employees largely de...
The current living conditions of Venezuela and Myanmar are both unstable and unsafe for people who are citizens of either country. If you are from either of these countries and are currently in the United States, then you may be able to defer your return by applying for Temporary Protected Status...
H1B visas are awarded to highly educated or skilled workers who are petitioned for by sponsor employers. President Biden has already implemented several immigration policy shifts since taking office. Policy shifts affecting H1B visas and the yearly H1B visa cap are discussed in this FAQ. What Im...
What is the Fate of the Non-Citizen Workers and Students Amid COVID-19? Much has changed in the United States since COVID-19 has rocked the globe. The employment market is facing record-breaking decline, and unemployment numbers are anticipated to reach Great Depression levels. There is no ques...
“Wet Foot Dry Foot” Changes Changes are coming, and while we were all focusing on President Elect Trump, the Obama administration has decided to go out with a bang. Read the following statement below: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S STATEMENT ON CUBAN IMMIGRATION Today, the United States is taking i...
Executive Orders Trump COULD Revoke As we discussed earlier this month, President- elect Trump will bring some new changes to immigration law and polices. We explored the possibility of the DACA being canceled and what that would look like for our clients and potential clients. Now, let's look at...
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