Immigration and Visas
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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Removal Proceedings Overview & Why You Should Hire a Deportation Lawyer
Quick Table of Contents What is Deportation and Removal Proceedings? Exclusion vs Deportation vs Removal Understanding Inadmissibility Who are Candidates for Removal or Deportation? Which Agencies Are Involved in Immigration and Removal? How Does the Immigration Removal Process Work? What is Deportation and Removal Proceedings? Deportation and removal proceedings can be harsh for families to…
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How to Check Your H1B Visa Status Online
When you apply for an H-1B visa in the United States, the government provides an online tool you can use to check the status of your case. You can also contact your attorney or check your petition’s status by phone – but for most people, using the online tool is much easier (and faster). How…
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How Does a Small Company Sponsor H1B Workers?
Successful start-up and small companies that wish to grow usually begin with a clear roadmap to achieve their goals. This plan includes objectives, timelines, staffing requirements, and plenty of action plans. In some technical areas, the staffing challenge can be the most significant hurdle to achieving overall objectives. While there may be plenty of specialized…
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Trump Bans Work Visas for The Remainder of 2020
President Trump has issued a new executive order that prohibits visa issuance for certain classes of employment visas. The affected classes are H-1B, some categories of J-1, and L-1. The ban also includes dependent family members who could accompany the spouse with the primary visa classification, such as a spouse and unmarried minor children. The…
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Scheduling A Free Consultation With A Professional Immigration Lawyer
While free information regarding immigration is virtually everywhere, we should always be careful that the information you’re relying on comes from a credible source. Commentary from television, radio, friends, newspapers, community organizations and online seems to flow without interruption. Some information may be correct, some might be partially true, and much of it is false or biased.…
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Undocumented Immigrants: How to Get Legal Status in the United States
If you’re in the United States illegally – meaning you came to the country without proper documentation – you face serious penalties if immigration authorities catch you. In fact, you could be deported and barred from re-entry, which means you can’t come back to the U.S., even if your family is here and you’re a…
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