Immigration and Visas
Government Shutdown Leads to Immigration Court Delays
Government Shutdown Leads to Immigration Court Delays January 16, 2019 In the United States (U.S.), the nation is experiencing a historically-long partial government shutdown. The shutdown, forced by President Donald Trump, has stretched on into mid-January with no foreseeable end in sight. In December, the president threatened to shut down the government as he…
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10 Ways an Expert Immigration Attorney Can Help
10 Ways an Expert Immigration Attorney Can Help The United States is a country of immigrants – it is a diverse melting pot of cultures and peoples. In fact, between 98-99% of US citizens are related to an immigrant. Despite the nation’s storied history and global roots, immigration continues to be a controversial issue amongst both…
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5 Interesting Texas Immigration Facts
5 Interesting Texas Immigration Facts The Lonestar State is known for many things. Throughout the years, Texas’ history and population have been molded by the influence of Central America and immigration. Currently, immigration is hot topic in United States (U.S.) politics. It is the second most important issue for American voters, following only health care,…
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News Alert: USCIS Proposes Changes to H-1B Visa Selection Process
News Alert: USCIS Proposes Changes to H-1B Visa Selection Process December 6, 2018 The H-1B visa program creates opportunity for skilled workers in specialized fields. Under the program, talented and well-educated foreign nationals can immigrate to the United States (U.S.) temporarily to work for American companies. The program also benefits the U.S., boosting the economy…
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The Diversity Visa Lottery in the Trump Era
The Diversity Visa Lottery in the Trump Era For about 50,000 annually, the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program provides a way to enter the United States and build a better life. The program provides countless benefits to the United States as a whole. Yet, the DV lottery is in grave danger of discontinuation. Recent challenges…
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4 Things You Didn’t Know About Student Visas
People who want to study in the United States might be eligible for a student visa (commonly called an F1 visa). But how can you get one, how long does it last, and what happens when it expires? Check out these four things you probably didn’t know about student visas, then find out how to…
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What is an H-2B Visa?
At certain times, U.S. businesses require extra workers to handle seasonal surges or temporary fluctuations that demand the hiring of temporary personnel. In many cases, finding additional workers locally to staff certain positions for a limited time is not possible. As a result, some companies rely on bringing workers from other countries to work and…
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Business Visas: The Fundamentals
For companies looking for business visas, the United States immigration program provides several kinds of work visas to fit the requirements of companies and workers alike. Nevertheless, when employing foreign nationals, it is crucial that companies and staff members have a clear understanding of the visa program and its procedure. Here are a few of…
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10 Facts About Illegal Immigration That May Shock You
The 2016 political campaign in the United States included a significant amount of dialog about immigration and, specifically, unlawful or undocumented immigration. While some comments were factual, some have been proven false or at least a somewhat distorted interpretation of the truth. Here is more about immigration naturalization services and immigration law. Typical comments about…
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How to Get My Fiance a Visa in the United States
Anything to do with immigration and visas for entry into the United States could be becoming more challenging than in the past. Without professional legal assistance in many cases, individuals are facing delayed and even denied entry into the United States. One immigration category of common interest regarding family immigration refers to petitioning for a…
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Davis & Associates is Preparing Businesses for H1B Filings in April, 2018
Davis & Associates is already preparing staff and clients for the 2019 H1B fiscal year, officially starting on Monday April 2, 2018 when USCIS begins accepting applications for the next fiscal year. The number of H1B Visa applications greatly outweighs the quota, or “cap,” put in place each year. For the last four…
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