Immigration and Visas
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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Cambio De Política Significativo Para Las Solicitudes De Cambio De Estado F-1 Con USCIS
Recientemente, USCIS anunció un cambio importante en la política relacionada con las solicitudes para cambiar el estatus de cualquier otro estatus migratorio al estatus de estudiante F-1. El cambio de estatus es un proceso técnico administrado por la agencia de Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los EE. UU. Del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional en…
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Guide to Adjustment of Status for U.S. Immigration
Adjustment of status is the process a non-U.S. citizen can use when they have a valid U.S. visa and want to apply for lawful permanent resident status without leaving the country. Approval of an application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is required to attain an Adjustment of Status to legally remain in…
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How to Find H-1B Sponsorship by Companies in America
If companies are not finding individuals with the specific skills and knowledge needed, looking beyond the United States borders is a viable approach. To hire a foreign employee, employers must apply for an H-1B sponsorship. Many U.S.-based companies have had difficulty filling their staff with qualified U.S. citizens and need to look elsewhere to fill some…
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7 Key Considerations When Choosing Your Immigration Attorney
What To Look For When Choosing Your Immigration Attorney For those already in the United States or hoping to come, a relationship with an experienced and trustworthy immigration attorney is an important step. When your right to live and thrive on American soil is challenged, your best defender is an immigration attorney. Expert attorneys have…
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10 Questions to Ask When Meeting With Visa Immigration Lawyers
Finding the right immigration lawyer is essential, whether you want to visit the United States on a tourist visa, come here to work or study, become a lawful permanent resident or even become a naturalized U.S. citizen. But where do you start? How do you know you’re working with the right immigration attorney for your…
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Why Do B-1 and B-2 Visa Holders Get Their F-1 Visa Denied?
Some visitors in the United States on B-1 or B-2 visitor visas can change over to an F-1 visa to become a student – but only under certain circumstances. Here’s what you need to know if you’d like to go from a B-1 or B2 visa to an F-1 student visa. We’ll also go over…
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