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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...
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- Aug 3, 2023
- 3 min
U.S. Tourists: Don’t Just Blow Your Deadline for Leaving USA
If a nonimmigrant or "alien" (meaning "foreigner") overstays the period of authorized stay in the U.S., the visa on which he entered the...
- Aug 2, 2023
- 2 min
Got Your Green Card Then Remarried a Foreigner? A Second Green Card Will Be Tough!
If you received your U.S. permanent residence courtesy your ex-spouse and then, before the fifth anniversary of your Green Card, file a...
- Aug 1, 2023
- 2 min
It's Tricky for an ESTA National to Request a U.S. Tourist Visa
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...
- Jul 25, 2023
- 1 min
I Visa, for Media Representatives (Journalists)
Although not many lawyers encounter these infrequently issued visas (and our clients have actually questioned their usefulness), they do...
- Jul 24, 2023
- 2 min
Knowledge Is Power: U.S. Airport Arrival Questioning of Visitors Can "Go Sideways", Fast!
These "damage control" techniques can mean all the difference. First things first: Don't lie! Misrepresentations to a U.S. CBP ("Customs...
- Jul 21, 2023
- 2 min
You May Not Want To Trust USPS With Important Immigration Documents . . .
USPS has been losing Green Cards, Work Authorization Cards, and even Wedding Rings! Regrettably, this is currently the sad state of the...
- Jul 19, 2023
- 2 min
It's Major When a Newlywed Changes From "Conditional" To "Permanent" Resident
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...
- Jul 18, 2023
- 2 min
U.S. Visas Are Eluding Russians
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....
- Jul 17, 2023
- 1 min
The M-1 Visa: Vocational Training
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...
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
Deferred Enforced Departure Guidelines for Hong Kong Residents
The U.S. Department of State (DHS) has released the guidelines under which Hong Kong residents can apply for employment authorization in...
- Oct 18, 2021
- 1 min
President to Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans; Travelers Must Present Proof of Vaccination
President Biden will rescind the COVID-19 travel bans. From November 8, 2021, the U.S. will admit fully vaccinated foreign air travelers...
- Oct 15, 2021
- 1 min
Attention Business Owners in Need of Short-Term Non-agricultural Workers!
Consider kick-starting the Prevailing Wage filing process for the January 2022 H-2B filing deadline. As prevailing wage determinations...
- Oct 4, 2021
- 3 min
New York Appellate Court Overturns Annulment Decree Designed to Deport Filipina Wife
Marital Dissolution carries special complications for immigrants to the U.S., especially those who gained their U.S. permanent residence...
- Jun 30, 2021
- 4 min
The Perils of Neglecting to Renew Your Green Card
The golden rule of U.S. immigration is "maintain your status" (or, in the case of permanent residents, "maintain evidence of your...
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
The New Age of Immigration: Filing USCIS Applications Online
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...
- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
Post-Graduate Employment: F-1 to OPT to H-1B
The hunt for post-graduate employment is an incredibly time-sensitive endeavor for F-1 students. As such, we have created the following...
- Jun 2, 2021
- 7 min
How to Work in the U.S. Without a University Degree?
Many people dream of having the opportunity to live and work in the U.S. Unfortunately, obtaining this dream can be quite challenging....
- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
Nine Tips for Filing H-1B Petitions in FY2022
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...
- Apr 23, 2021
- 4 min
Top Twenty Employment Sponsors For H-1B Visas
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...
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