Professional musicians need an O or P visa to play at concerts in the United States. Amateur musicians can enter the US on B2 visa to perform uncompensated.
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Keep in mind that not all noncitizens facing deportation/removal cases will qualify for a green card or even if eligible for a green card qualify for a green card through…
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A noncitizen having to traverse through immigration course proceedings will find that because of the many rules dictating court procedures and also eligibility for different forms of relief, the court…
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E-2 investors should start thinking about the E-2 renewal process several months before their visa expires and should consider whether they want to renew at a U.S. Consulate or with…
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A U-Visa is a non-immigrant status that grants to noncitizens with no other status to live in the United States the benefit of not being removed form the United States…
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J-1 foreign residents can apply to waive the 2-year home residency requirement through securing a 3+ year employment at a government sponsored healthcare facility in underserved areas.
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One of the benefits of obtaining a U-Visa other than being protected from removal and receiving work authorization for a period of four years, is the fact that a U-Visa…
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Applicants with pending green card applications can apply for emergency travel documents or ask for an expedited decision on their I-131 application if they need to travel before their I-131…
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If you are from a TPS designated country, you will first have to confirm whether initial registration is still open for your country or if you have TPS whether you…
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Employers who sponsor foreign nationals for a green card through the PERM process are required to pay the prevailing wage (or higher) as determined by a Prevailing Wage Determination.
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Starting from November 29, 2021, all applicants who are eligible to file for temporary protect status may file online on the myUSCIS website.
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One of the TN requirements is that the employer making the job offer must be a U.S. entity, meaning either a U.S. company or a U.S. individual.
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USCIS has announced that they will temporarily waive the 60 days requirement for civil surgeons signing the Form I-693 medical examination and vaccination record.
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On January 21, 2022, USCIS published significant updates to its guidelines that outline how national interest waiver (NIW) cases are adjudicated. Detailed sections were added that provide valuable insights for…
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USCIS has submitted for federal review a regulation that will expand the premium processing adjudication program to include additional case types.
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Sponsors can use assets to meet the financial requirements for sponsoring a family member for a green card.
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Immigration laws define a conviction as a formal judgement of guilt entered by a court based on either a finding of guilt by a judge, jury or a plea of…
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On January 21, 2022, USCIS published significant updates to its guidelines that outline how national interest waiver (NIW) cases are adjudicated.
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Since July 2020, same-sex parents and parents who use assisted reproduction can automatically pass down Canadian citizenship to their children born abroad, regardless of biological ties.
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NIW petitioners should propose more than a simple job search, they should present evidence of interest in their specific research or business project.
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NIW strategy for entrepreneurs – how to successfully argue substantial merit and national importance
Entrepreneurs can improve their chances at the NIW application by presenting a specific and original value of their offering, evidence of interest from clients, and a good business plan.
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Some TN visa categories do not require a bachelors degree; applicants can qualify with a 2-year post-secondary diploma/certificate, work experience, or a license depending on the category.
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Labor shortage in a particular field is not enough to establish national importance. Petitioners must demonstrate spillover effects to industry as a whole beyond one’s immediate employer or clients.
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“Major media” in the context of EB1A petitions means sources with a large independent circulation count or referenced by other media as authoritative.
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I had petitioned my unmarried daughter as a legal permanent resident and I became a U.S. Citizen thinking that the green card waiting period would be shorter, but recently discovered…
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