Good news is available for people who are planning to immigrate to the United States for employment. If you plan to work in the state of California, your chances for legal residency are now better than ever. This is due to the very large number of employment-based...
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Immigration News & Policy Alert: Direct EB-5 Current for All Countries, Including China, in December 2021 Visa Bulletin
On November 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released its December 2021 visa bulletin. While visas continue to be unavailable (or “U”) for regional center-based EB-5 investors, visas associated with the Direct EB-5 Program are available or “current”...
Immigration News: Changes to Work Permits for E, H-4, and L-2 Visa Spouses
As a result of settling the Shergill et al, v. Mayorkas case against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are critical updates to the process of obtaining work permits for E, H-4, and L-2 spouses. With these changes effective immediately, E-1...
[CLIENT ALERT] Immigration News: USCIS Issues New Guidance on Inadmissibility Based on Membership in Totalitarian/Communist Party
On October 2, 2020, USCIS issued important new guidance on when a person's membership or affiliation with a totalitarian party rises to the level of inadmissibility. This has a direct impact on all immigrants from countries under Communist rule, including China and...
3 Groups Facing Extreme USCIS Processing Delays [infographic]
The purpose of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is to review immigration applications and administer immigration benefits – yet millions of families, businesses, and vulnerable parties are on standby for months while new immigration policies...
How to Qualify for an E-2 Visa [Infographic]
Many key factors decide whether an E-2 visa petition will meet investor and individual guidelines. The E-2 visa is oriented around establishing a new business venture or purchasing a pre-existing business and requires the investor to put their own money at risk to...
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Proposes to Eliminate Concurrent Filings
In this new announcement published earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to eliminate the ability to concurrently file visa petitions (I-130 Family Based Petitioners and I-140 Employment Petitions) with adjustment of status...
4 Steps to U.S. Permanent Residency Through PERM Labor Certification [Infographic]
Employers play a big role in an immigrant employee’s ability to obtain U.S. permanent resident status. An employer must often provide a labor certification as part of the application process. This important step is a requirement to apply for a green card for may...
EB-1, EB-2, EB-3: Learn the Difference in These Immigrant Visas [Infographic]
As a law firm focused on corporate and family immigration, our highly qualified immigration lawyers are often asked to explain the differences between different visas, specifically various business immigration visas. While all employment-based visa programs allow...