Immigration and Visas
Expedited Work Visas: What Will & Won’t Work in 2025
For many professionals, getting a United States work visa quickly is a top priority—but in 2025, the process has become even more challenging. Expedited work visas offer a faster path to legal employment in the United States, often requested by employers facing urgent hiring needs. However, new regulations, stricter requirements, and increased processing times mean…
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Are You at Risk? Legal Obligations for Employers of Undocumented Workers
Hiring employees is an important part of running a business. However, if you hire undocumented workers, you must understand the legal risks. The U.S. government has strict laws about employing people who do not have the right work authorization. If you are an employer, knowing these rules is important to protect yourself, your business, and…
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How Will DACA Change Now That Donald Trump is President?
Now that Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, questions about the future of immigration policies are once again at the forefront of national debate. One major point of concern is how the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program may be affected after Donald Trump takes office in 2025.…
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Your EB-3 is Pending: Now What?
Understanding EB-3 Visa and Its Pending Status The EB-3 visa category is designed for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers who wish to obtain permanent residency in the United States. This category is divided into three subcategories: Skilled Workers: Individuals whose jobs require at least two years of training or experience. Professionals: Individuals whose jobs…
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Form I-765 Made Simple: Your Complete Overview
Navigating the U.S. immigration process can be complex and daunting, but understanding the necessary forms and their purposes can make a significant difference. One such form is Form I-765, a critical component for those seeking the right to work in the United States. This form is used to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD),…
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Immigrating to the U.S. Without a Job Offer: Your Options Explained
Immigrating to the United States is a dream for many individuals around the world, promising opportunities for personal and professional growth. However, for those immigrating to the United States without a job offer, the path to U.S. residency may seem complex and challenging. Fortunately, there are various avenues available to navigate this journey, each with…
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90 Day Fiance Tell All: K-1 Visas-The Requirements, Process, and Avoiding Marriage Fraud
90 Day Fiance is a television series on the TLC channel that follows couples from different corners of the globe embarking on their journey to marriage and immigrating to the United States. Once these couples enter the United States they only have 90 days to decide whether their love story will culminate in marriage. Spanning…
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Real ID Requirements and How They Will Affect Undocumented Immigrants
It is difficult to ascertain exactly how many undocumented immigrants reside in the United States. Estimates can vary according to the methodologies used, as well as the politics of the groups in charge of the counting. The real number is likely to lie somewhere between 10.5 million and 12 million, which constitutes around 3.2 to…
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Options for Ukrainians Wishing to Immigrate to the United States
Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine in this difficult time in world events. It may be news to many of us, but it’s real life to those affected and whose loved ones are impacted by the aggression. I personally have friends and many clients who are from Ukraine and our thoughts and…
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Applying for the H-1B Visa
If you’re like many people, you’re interested in the H-1B visa – a nonimmigrant visa that lets people work in specialty occupations or perform services of exceptional merit and ability to the U.S. Department of Defense. This guide explains applying for the H-1B visa, the electronic registration process, and everything else you need to know…
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Significant Policy Shift for F-1 Change of Status Applications with USCIS
Recently, USCIS announced a major change in policy related to applications to change status from any other immigration status to F-1 student status. Change of status is a technical process managed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services agency of the Department of Homeland Security in which a person who came into the US on…
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