If you are looking to sponsor a family member for immigration in California, you may have heard of Direct Consular Filing (DCF). But what is it, exactly? And how does it work? Read on to find out more. What is Direct Consular Filing? Direct Consular Filing (DCF) is a...
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An Easy Read Summary of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
Note: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or the creation of any attorney and client relationship. Legal advice must be obtained for specific questions from your immigration lawyer after formal engagement. On Tuesday,...
Understand the difference between the four U.S. work visas
If you reside in another country, getting a job in the United States can be done by obtaining a work visa. If you'd like to be employed in California, you need to know the best type of employment visa to obtain for your unique situation. Visiting the area for business...
2021 PERM processing time
When you're waiting for official paperwork to be processed, you're likely nervous and a little impatient, especially if the paperwork will determine your success in the future. PERM processing time periods could take a considerable amount of time. If you're a...
What to know about the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
President Joe Biden is sending the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to Congress. The modernized immigration system changes diverse immigration employment, asylum seekers and the refugee system, so affected immigrants in California should learn about the updates. Resetting...
EB-5 Regional Center Program Extended for Five Years!
As of the evening of March 10, 2022, the very important appropriations bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. At the time of writing this article, we are still waiting for President Biden to sign the bill. He is expected to sign it. Included in...
Is the fast-tracked immigration docket fair to immigrants?
Immigration cases are backlogged in California and all across the country. In fact, the average time to resolve an immigration case in the U.S. is almost four years. Waiting on an important decision is stressful or families, but some government officials argue that...
Did USCIS drop the ball on U-visas?
Were you a victim of a serious crime while staying in the United States? You may qualify to receive a U-visa. A great many complaints have been filed against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for alleged incompetence. These issues center around the...
Temporary consular rules for personal appearances
Consular processing is for immigrants obtaining a visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate. A person needs a face-to-face interview with an officer in the foreign national's home region or country. However, there have been changes to consular officer interviews in...
USCIS Guidance on O-1 Applicants Working in the Arts / Motion Picture & Television
USCIS has issued a Policy Alert and updated the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how USCIS determines whether an O-1B Applicant is evaluated as a person of extraordinary ability in the arts (O-1B Arts) or as a person of extraordinary achievement in the motion...
