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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 some of the main reasons people’s student visa applications are denied. What Is An F-1 Visa? An F-1 visa is…
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10 Things About Becoming A Naturalized Citizen in The United States Many foreign-born people who have arrived in the United States to be closer to their families, apply their skills and education for more significant work opportunities, or have escaped danger in their home countries, have determined that they would like to remain and eventually become a naturalized citizen of the United States. Many individuals have been granted permanent resident status, while some others are…
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7 Traits To Look For In An Immigration Attorney If you need an immigration attorney, chances are you are feeling stressed out and exposed about your existing immigration situation. The concept of being separated from your household, or your sponsor stopping by mid-way through the procedure can keep you up during the night. These are reasons some individuals are fast to select a lawyer without appropriately vetting them. Although there are plenty of great immigration…
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6 Ways To Build A Strong Deportation Defense Case The threat of deportation or removal from the United States is growing. Stricter enforcement by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to seek out undocumented residents and expanded authority in states like Texas have caused many to be concerned about their future. The uncertain future of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is also creating concern among many who previously felt secure but may be faced with…
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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 endure. In some instances, the process may be challenged and reversed with the proper defense and justification. If you’ve received…
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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 to Check Your H-1B Visa Status Online To check your H-1B visa status online, you’ll need your receipt number. Your…
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Many people come to the United States for the purpose of seeking protection from persecution in their countries of nationality. To pursue that protection, a person must file an I-589 Application for Political Asylum. For an application to be arguable, the applicant must be able to prove that they are at risk of being persecuted in the country of nationality. The reason the persecutors would harm the application must be because of the political opinions,…
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Let me start by saying President Trump does not like DACA. Does that comment shock anyone? If it does, then you haven’t been paying attention. The courts have tried to check the President and give it back. The President continues fighting against it. In this article, I will review the recent events on DACA between the administration and the courts. The History of the DACA Program Let me start with a refresher on the US…
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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 expertise in the United States, the right people may not be available, either because they are otherwise employed or are…
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It’s pretty well-known that Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s arrested over 42,000 people in Texas last year– and that ICE deportation is on the rise all over the country. But what is deportation, and are there ways you can avoid it? ICE Deportation: What You Need To Know Deportation – now called removal – is defined as “the formal removal of an alien from the United States when the alien has been found removable for violating…
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