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EAGLE Act would eliminate some per-country green card caps

There are more than a million people in the United States waiting for an employment-based green card. These individuals have approved immigrant petitions, and many of them have been living, working and paying taxes in the United States for many years on temporary...

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An overview of the consular processing

The green card application process varies depending on whether you reside in the United States or live abroad. If you are presently in the country, you can simply apply to adjust your status. However, if you are abroad, you must go through consular processing....

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Order of preference for types of family visas

Immigration laws in the United States enable U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to request that certain relatives be allowed to immigrate here as well. This is known as sponsorship for family visas, and it represents a primary pathway for people to...

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The PERM certification program protects American workers

Employers in the United States that wish to hire foreign workers must complete the U.S. Department of Labor’s Permanent Labor Certification (“PERM”) process before they can offer positions to foreign workers.  The process is designed to determine whether recruiting...

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The process to obtain an employer-based work visa

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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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