You can request this waiver from a U.S. consular officer if you've been found ineligible to receive a U.S. visitor's visa for any of the...

If a nonimmigrant or "alien" (meaning "foreigner") overstays the period of authorized stay in the U.S., the visa on which he entered the...

If you received your U.S. permanent residence courtesy your ex-spouse and then, before the fifth anniversary of your Green Card, file a...

Many people don't need a visa to visit USA. If you know the meaning of "ESTA", you likely hold a passport from one of the 40 countries...

Although not many lawyers encounter these infrequently issued visas (and our clients have actually questioned their usefulness), they do...

These "damage control" techniques can mean all the difference. First things first: Don't lie! Misrepresentations to a U.S. CBP ("Customs...

USPS has been losing Green Cards, Work Authorization Cards, and even Wedding Rings! Regrettably, this is currently the sad state of the...

When a recently married U.S. citizen petitions for a foreigner spouse to immigrate to the U.S., a 2-year Lawful Permanent Resident card...

Where should they apply for U.S. visas? Italy? It's really hard for Russians to get any type of U.S. visa now, especially a Tourist Visa....

In USA, the M-1 student visa is less popular than its rockstar sister, the F-1 student visa. While the F-1 visa is used for degree...

The U.S. Department of State (DHS) has released the guidelines under which Hong Kong residents can apply for employment authorization in...

President Biden will rescind the COVID-19 travel bans. From November 8, 2021, the U.S. will admit fully vaccinated foreign air travelers...

Consider kick-starting the Prevailing Wage filing process for the January 2022 H-2B filing deadline. As prevailing wage determinations...

Marital Dissolution carries special complications for immigrants to the U.S., especially those who gained their U.S. permanent residence...

The golden rule of U.S. immigration is "maintain your status" (or, in the case of permanent residents, "maintain evidence of your...

In the last year, COVID-19 has forced many aspects of our lives onto the Internet. As a result, USCIS had to adapt its operations to...

The hunt for post-graduate employment is an incredibly time-sensitive endeavor for F-1 students. As such, we have created the following...

Many people dream of having the opportunity to live and work in the U.S. Unfortunately, obtaining this dream can be quite challenging....

The H-1B season is winding down, with 43 days left in the H-1B petition filing period. If you are an immigration lawyer or employer...

Eligibility To Apply For H-1B One of the most common employment-based visas is the H-1B visa for specialty occupations. It is suitable...