Applying for An H-1B For Fiscal Year 2021
Overview of the H-1B Visa Category and summary of the proposed changes to the lottery process that may go into effect for the 2021 H-1B cap year. What is an H-1B Visa? An H-1B Petition allows companies in the United States to employ foreign workers in positions that require at least a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent)…
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Ask Garry: What Is Denaturalization, and Who Is At Risk?
In US Immigration Law, the process of becoming a US citizen is called naturalization. Sometimes, the government tries to take citizenship away from someone who has been approved for naturalization. The process is called denaturalization. The Trump Administration has been denaturalizing US citizens at an alarming rate under initiatives called Operation Janus and Operation…
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Getting Started With The E-2 Treaty Investor Application
Davis & Associates is a Trusted Advisor for E-2 Treaty Investor applications. The vast majority of our cases are successful, which demonstrates that we have to tools, knowledge and experience to help you maximize your chances for success. Below is a brief summary of the E-2 application process and types of documentation that is needed.…
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Changes to EB-5 Visa Requirements Coming into Effect Soon
The EB-5 visa allows foreign investors, their spouses, and unmarried children under 21 years of age to obtain lawful permanent residency in the U.S. The program was created in 1990 to stimulate the economy and foster job growth. To qualify for an EB-5 visa, an investor must meet specific requirements, which were recently updated by…
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Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule Blocked By District Court
The public charge rule implemented by the Trump Administration was set to go in place on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. But on October 11th, 2019, the rule was blocked with a nationwide injunction by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The public charge rule allowed immigration officials to deny green…
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How to File the L-1A New Office Petition
What You Need to Know About the L-1A New Office Petition Process If you are trying to open a new office in the U.S. and therefore transfer an executive or manager to work in the U.S., we can walk you through the process. Davis & Associates provides expert legal counsel for all aspects of business…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 5: Facts About Brazilian Immigrants in the U.S.
In this blog, we clarify some of the misconceptions about Brazilian immigrants in the U.S. by reviewing some of the facts and statistics that have been reported by the Migration Policy Institute: There are approximately 450,000 Brazilian immigrants living in the U.S. Brazilians make up 1% of the immigrant population in the U.S. Approximately 3,000…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 4: House Democrat Bill Would Ensure Citizenship for Children of Service Members
On September 3rd, three House Democrats introduced new legislation that would eliminate policy changes from the Trump administration that impact how service members pass U.S. citizenship to their children. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy that eliminated the guidelines that say children of U.S. military members and other federal workers abroad…
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Re-Registration for TPS Under Syria’s Designation Is Now Open
Are you a beneficiary of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under Syria’s designation? If so, you must re-register between September 23rd and November 22nd if you plan to maintain your status through March 31st, 2021. You can find the TPS re-registration procedures, including what you need to know about renewing employment authorization documents (EADs) here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 3: Civil Rights Groups Fight for Immigrant Medical Relief Program
The Trump administration is being sued by The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and Lawyers for Civil Rights after it announced U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would be ending “deferred action” programs for immigrants. Last month, immigrants who requested to stay in the U.S for medical treatment and other hardships received letters informing…
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