In any circumstance where a noncitizen is applying for an immigration benefit, the noncitizen should answer questions in the application honestly and almost as importantly should make sure he is…
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If you were not selected in the H-1B lottery but want to remain in the U.S., consider other options such as applying for an E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1 or TN…
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USCIS can issue a Request for Evidence for E-2 petition for variety of reasons, but some of the common reasons are outlined in this blog post.
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We just had a National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center about 1 month after submission with premium processing.
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USCIS may issue a B2 RFE for many reasons, but some of the common reasons are for example if they want to see evidence regarding your financial resources or evidence…
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Prior to applying for an E-2 visa, you should make sure that your company has all necessary city, county, state and federal licenses it needs to operate.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended premium processing to certain I-765 applications filed by F-1 students pursuing Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT.
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The Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for drivers’ licenses and identity documents,…
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The H-2B program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.
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U nonimmigrant status, often referred to as the “U Visa,” is a form of immigration relief available to noncitizens who are survivors of serious crimes in the United States.
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Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), asylum and withholding of removal are unavailable to a non-citizen who, “having been convicted by a final judgment of a particularly serious crime,…
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced the TPS for Haiti been extended for an additional 18 months. Haiti was originally granted TPS from August 3, 2021, until February 3,…
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We just had a National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Texas Service Center about 1 month after submission with premium processing.
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A bank statement alone is not sufficient to meet the E-2 source of funds requirement.
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If a company wants to transfer an employee to the U.S. on an L-1 visa, the employee must fit into the category of executive, manager or specialized knowledge worker.
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Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa classification at a U.S. Consulate or may apply in the U.S. by having an employer submit a petition to USCIS.
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An H-1B transfer is when a foreign national in the U.S. on an H-1B has a new employer file an H-1B petition on their behalf.
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The O-1B has a lower standard of proof than the O-1A and also allows applicants to add additional engagements without an amended petition.
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Q&A for some commonly asked questions about being in the United States on Visa Waiver status with ESTA.
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NIW and EB1A green card applicants have the ability to self-petition or may be sponsored by an employer.
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Foreign nationals sponsored for a green card by a U.S. employer whose adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, you may be able to take advantage…
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Under the current immigration regulations, an employer-employee relationship exists where the employer may “hire, pay, supervise, or otherwise control the work” of any such employee.
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Foreign nationals who overstay their I-94 and are subject to INA 222(g) will need to apply for a new U.S. visa in their country of nationality.
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Michaela Vrazdova was a discussion leader for a CLE Event focused on E-1 & E-2 visa issues for a Distance Learning Committee of the Rome District Chapter of AILA.
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An immigrant visa is the travel document issued by a U.S. consulate or embassy to a noncitizen of the United States, to permit travel to the United States for the…
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