The U.S. Department of State has announced the nationwide availability of 165,000 employer work-based visas for fiscal year 2024. This is an increase from the typical 140,000 visas made available in most recent years. Requirements for an employment-based visa...
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Why Hasn’t My Case Been Decided Yet?
Why Hasn’t My Case Been Decided Yet? Nationwide, you and millions of families, businesses, and individuals applying for immigration benefits are waiting longer for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process and approve applications and petitions....
Thousands of Afghans waiting to enter the United States
The Public Policy Institute of California reports that California is home to more than 10.5 million immigrants. Every year, people from various countries immigrate to the United States in search of a better life. But some people are still waiting for their chance to...
H-1B applications are on the rise
Across the United States, there is always a need for skilled workers, especially in the technology industry. To meet the demand for skilled labor, some employers are seeking foreign talent, hence the reason for H-1B applications coming in at record numbers. What is...
New proposal intends to address family visa backlog
Since Citizens and Immigration Services (CIS) is experiencing a backlog in processing family visas, many people living in the United States must wait far longer than expected to reunite with family members. Visa petitions require careful reviews to weed out fraud or...
Documents required for a K-1 visa
A K-1 visa may be required when people are planning to help their fiancé immigrate to the U.S. This is the visa you will need to handle and legalize their entry. Once they receive this visa, they must be married within 90 days of entering the U.S. After they have been...
Words From Your Sponsor: The Mysterious Affidavit of Support
The Affidavit of Support is a central component of any family-based immigration case, but it is little discussed and even less understood. Its contractual language can be intimidating, and many are surprised to learn what is actually required – and for how long you’re...
Understanding family-based child visas
Moving to the U.S. to work in California is a lot easier when you can also bring your family. You can explore several avenues to make this goal a reality. Including your family members on your initial visa application is often the quickest and most effective way of...
How much does an EB-1 visa cost?
The process of applying for an EB-1 visa has recently been streamlined. As a result, the various steps and fees are much easier to navigate. This is excellent news for people who are planning to immigrate to the U.S. to work in California. Fees for EB1 and EB2 visas...
Losing your job and your California work visa
The Public Policy Institute of California reports that 10.5 million immigrants live in California. An immigrant with a work visa can legally work in California. If you're an immigrant in the country on a work visa, you might wonder what happens if you lose your job....