Khadija Derrick

Canadian Treaty Investor Work Permit

Investors who are nationals of treaty countries may obtain a work permit to come to Canada to develop and direct a business.

Khadija DerrickDecember 26, 2022

Immigration TN Visa

USMCA Work Permits in Canada for US and Mexican nationals

The USMCA (NAFTA) work permit under the International Mobility Program allows US and Mexican professionals to obtain work authorization in Canada if they have a Canadian job offer.

Khadija DerrickDecember 26, 2022

Immigration

Can I leave the US and re-enter on a visitor or other non-immigrant visa when I have an immigrant petition pending?

If you have a family-based or employment-based immigration petition pending, you may encounter difficulty in applying for a new non-immigrant visa, but may be able to re-enter on an existing non-immigrant visa.

Khadija DerrickDecember 23, 2022

Immigration L-1 Visa

Frequently Asked Questions for L1 Petitions

Frequently asked questions regarding the L1 visa, which can be a great option for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their business to the U.S.

Khadija DerrickDecember 23, 2022

Immigration

Frequently Asked Questions about the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA

Answers to frequently asked questions about ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program.

Khadija DerrickDecember 22, 2022

Marketing and advertising company at work

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Perth

We just had an E2 investor visa approved at the US Consulate in Perth for an Australian national.

Khadija DerrickDecember 22, 2022

A woman considering her options and questions or ideas

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

My H-1B 6-year period is up. What can I do to stay in the U.S.?

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations .

Khadija DerrickDecember 22, 2022

Immigration

What is the P-1A visa for athletes and the P-1S visa for their support staff?

An overview of the P-1A visa for athletes, and the P-1S visa for support personnel.

Khadija DerrickDecember 21, 2022

A bunch of people holding question marks while in the office

Immigration

Distinctions between a willful misrepresentation and a false claim to citizenship

In an immigration law context, although the concepts of willful misrepresentation and false claim to citizenship share similarities, they also have significant differences.

Khadija DerrickDecember 20, 2022

E-2 Visa Immigration

Breaking News: Portugal added to E-2 Visa Country List

This week Portugal was added to the E-2 visa Treaty list. With this addition, nationals from Portugal can start or purchase a business in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickDecember 20, 2022

A Newspaper with a headline "changes ahead"

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration

Changes to the E-1 and E-2 Visa Program

Portuguese nationals can apply for E visas & residency requirement added for nationals of Grenada who acquired citizenship through investment.

Khadija DerrickDecember 20, 2022

Immigration

Did you make a false claim to U.S. Citizenship?

A potential false claim to citizenship should not be taken lightly. If an immigration authority discovers that you have made such a claim, the result could be permanent disqualification from most forms of immigration benefits.

Khadija DerrickDecember 20, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

I am in the U.S. on an E-3 visa – Does the LCA, E-3 visa, or I-94 govern my stay?

If you are in the U.S. on an E-3 visa, your LCA governs the period of time you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickDecember 19, 2022

E-2 Visa Immigration L-1 Visa

I own a business in my home country. Should I apply for an E-2 or an L-1 visa?

If you own a company both in your home country and in the U.S., you may qualify for both an E-2 and an L-1 visa.

Khadija DerrickDecember 19, 2022

Immigration

Ethiopia Granted TPS Status

The Department of Homeland Security announced on October 21, 2022 that Ethiopia has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months as a result of the ongoing armed conflict in the country.

Khadija DerrickDecember 16, 2022

Approvals

Extraordinary Ability Green Card Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Naples

We just had an immigrant visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Naples for an individual of extraordinary ability in business.

Khadija DerrickDecember 16, 2022

Immigration

USCIS Expands Expedited Work Permits for Healthcare and Childcare Workers

USCIS has expanded expedited work permit processing for healthcare workers and childcare works to include those who are applying for their initial work permits.

Khadija DerrickDecember 16, 2022

Extraordinary Ability Immigration National Interest Waiver

Differences between an EB1A Extraordinary Ability and EB2 National Interest Waiver Green Card Category

For an EB1A petition the main focus is the proving applicant is a well-known famous figure in their field. For an EB2 NIW petition, the focus is the applicant’s plans in the U.S. and whether the proposed work has national…

Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2022

a man giving thumbs up after an approval

Approvals

TN Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Mexico City

We just had a TN visa approved at the US Consulate in Mexico City for a Mexican national. The applicant will be working as a Management Consultant for a company located in Texas.

Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2022

Immigration

New Entry Process to the United States for Venezuelans

The Biden administration announced on October 2, 2022, a humanitarian process to allow certain Venezuelans to enter the United States.

Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2022

A lawyer and his clients going over divorce papers

Immigration

Can I still apply for Citizenship within three years of obtaining my green card if I divorced my U.S. Citizen spouse?

Unlikely. A person is ineligible for applying for citizenship as the spouse of a United States citizen if before or even after the filing of the application, the marriage ceases due to death, divorce or if the citizen spouse has…

Khadija DerrickDecember 14, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Clothing Store

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant is an Australian citizen and was granted the visa for 4 years.

Khadija DerrickDecember 14, 2022

Immigration

Possible U-Visa availability for migrants deceived to travel to Martha’s Vineyard

Texas Sheriff for Bexar County, Javier Salazar signed a U-Visa certification form based on claims by noncitizens transported from Bexar County under false pretenses.

Khadija DerrickDecember 14, 2022

Immigration

My passport and visa were stolen. What do I do?

What to do if your passport and visa are lost or stolen.

Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2022

A woman at the airport waiting for her flight to board

Immigration

Will a trip to Canada or Mexico give me another 90 days on ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)?

Travel to Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island does not restart the 90-day period of authorized stay for a visitor on ESTA or the Visa Waiver Program.

Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2022

Canadian Treaty Investor Work Permit

USMCA Work Permits in Canada for US and Mexican nationals

Can I leave the US and re-enter on a visitor or other non-immigrant visa when I have an immigrant petition pending?

Frequently Asked Questions for L1 Petitions

Frequently Asked Questions about the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA

E-2 Investor Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Perth

My H-1B 6-year period is up. What can I do to stay in the U.S.?

What is the P-1A visa for athletes and the P-1S visa for their support staff?

Distinctions between a willful misrepresentation and a false claim to citizenship

Breaking News: Portugal added to E-2 Visa Country List

Changes to the E-1 and E-2 Visa Program

Did you make a false claim to U.S. Citizenship?

I am in the U.S. on an E-3 visa – Does the LCA, E-3 visa, or I-94 govern my stay?

I own a business in my home country. Should I apply for an E-2 or an L-1 visa?

Ethiopia Granted TPS Status

Extraordinary Ability Green Card Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Naples

USCIS Expands Expedited Work Permits for Healthcare and Childcare Workers

Differences between an EB1A Extraordinary Ability and EB2 National Interest Waiver Green Card Category

TN Visa Approved at the US Consulate in Mexico City

New Entry Process to the United States for Venezuelans

Can I still apply for Citizenship within three years of obtaining my green card if I divorced my U.S. Citizen spouse?

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for Clothing Store

Possible U-Visa availability for migrants deceived to travel to Martha’s Vineyard

My passport and visa were stolen. What do I do?

Will a trip to Canada or Mexico give me another 90 days on ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)?

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