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I was arrested for Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated, and I am not a U.S. citizen. Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigrationQuestions & Answers

I was arrested for Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated, and I am not a U.S. citizen.

An arrest for drunk driving, even one that does not lead to a conviction, can have a number of consequences on a person’s immigration status and should not be taken lightly. Please find below possible consequences depending on a person’s…
May 13, 2017
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If I sponsor an employee for a green card do I have to place advertisements? What does it mean to “test the labor market”? What are the Steps for PERM? ImmigrationPERM

If I sponsor an employee for a green card do I have to place advertisements? What does it mean to “test the labor market”? What are the Steps for PERM?

If you are an employer planning to sponsor one of your employees for a green card, there are several steps to the process.  The most well-known part of the process and the one we receive the most questions about is…
May 4, 2017
What happens if I get married or divorced after I file an application for asylum but before I have an interview? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationFamily ImmigrationImmigration

What happens if I get married or divorced after I file an application for asylum but before I have an interview?

If you have filed for asylum with the USCIS, you know that it is taking years to have an interview. There is currently a backlog of over 250,000 cases with the Asylum Offices nationwide. Therefore, many life events may occur…
May 4, 2017
I am working on a nonimmigrant visa and just married a US citizen. What are the steps to apply for a green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am working on a nonimmigrant visa and just married a US citizen. What are the steps to apply for a green card?

The process of getting a green card through marriage involves filing a number of different petitions, obtaining medical clearance, gathering supporting documents and attending an interview with an immigration officer. If you are working in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant…
April 28, 2017
I am in H-1B status but I also want to study. Can I study in the U.S. in my H-1B status? Can I work and go to school at the same time in H-1B status? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

I am in H-1B status but I also want to study. Can I study in the U.S. in my H-1B status? Can I work and go to school at the same time in H-1B status?

If you are in H-1B status, and you can manage to fit in classes with your current schedule, it is fine to also study in the United States. Your H-1B is tied to your employment, so as long as nothing…
April 28, 2017
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