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What is the difference between “substantial merit” and “national importance” in NIW petitions?

An endeavor’s substantial merit may be established without immediate or quantifiable economic impact. To also have national importance, the impact of the specific endeavor itself must be broad enough.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 17, 2023

Immigration National Interest Waiver

How to put together a winning NIW case for a pilot

It is a common misconception that pilots automatically qualify for a national interest waiver (NIW) green card because the United States has a shortage of pilots. The pilot’s project in the United States must stand to advance the aviation field…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 16, 2023

Approvals

TN Visa Approved for a Management Consultant in Vancouver

We just had a TN visa approved at the CBP Port of entry in Vancouver. The applicant is a Canadian national and was applying under the Management Consultant category to consult for a company located in Texas.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 16, 2023

A woman working on her laptop while smiling

E-2 Visa Immigration

Is there a minimum education requirement for an E-2 visa?

E-2 category visas do not require a minimum level of education, but applicants must show they have the relevant skills and experience for the position they are proposing to fill.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2023

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Premium processing is now available for all EB1C and EB2 NIW applicants

Premium processing is now available for all EB1C and EB2 NIW applicants. The fee is $2,500 and USCIS will issue a decision within 45 days of receiving a complete petition.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2023

Immigration

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

USCIS is implementing the final phase of the expansion of premium processing to new (initial) Form I-140 petitions under an E13 multinational executive, or E21 classification as a member of professions of advanced degrees, or exceptional ability seeking a national…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2023

Immigration

EB-1C Green Card: Q&A

Eb1c green card is a great option for managers/executives who want to come and work for a U.S. entity and also have past experience working for a qualifying entity abroad in a managerial/executive role.No. While many people first come to…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2023

Two employers or employees having a discussion

Immigration

Ability to Pay Wage & EB-1C Green Card

The US entity sponsoring a foreign national for an Eb-1c green card will have to submit financial documentation showing that it has ability to pay the offered wage.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 12, 2023

E-2 Visa Immigration

Can an E-2 business have a dual nationality?

If an E-2 company is owned 50% each by two investors who are nationals of two different treaty countries, the E-2 company will have “dual nationality” such that it will be able to bring in E-2 employees of either partner’s…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 12, 2023

A tree sprouting on top of an investment

E-2 Visa Immigration

Can I fulfill the E2 investment requirement by transferring most of my funds to my business account as working capital?

Although working capital can form part of your E-2 investment, it is risky if insufficient funds are actually spent in exchange for tangible goods and services.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2023

Immigration Spanish Articles

¿Puedo obtener una visa TN para profesionales en el sector de TI? ¿Se pueden expedir las visas TN para ingenieros de software? ¿Puede un ingeniero de hardware obtener un visado TN?

La visa TN para no inmigrantes fue creado por el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte, firmado entre los Estados Unidos, Canadá y México. Tanto los ciudadanos canadienses como los mexicanos pueden ser admitidos en los Estados Unidos…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2023

Immigration PERM

Opciones para obtener la autorización legal para trabajar como camionero en Estados Unidos

El EB-3 es una categoría versátil que puede ser utilizada por profesionales, trabajadores cualificados y trabajadores no cualificados. Por definición, "trabajador no cualificado" es un puesto que requiere menos de 2 años de formación o educación para realizar el trabajo.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2023

Approvals

Government’s Motion to Dismiss EB-5 Mandamus Denied

One of our EB-5 clients has been waiting over 2 years to have his EB-5 petition adjudicated. We filed a Mandamus to compel action on the case and USCIS moved to dismiss our Mandamus.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2023

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Can a philosopher qualify for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card?

Yes! A recent appeals decision confirms how the National Interest Waiver (NIW) can be a successful green card pathway for professionals in humanities fields, such as philosophy.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2023

Español Foreign Language Articles

Me he dado cuenta de que hay un error en mi aviso de recibo I-797. ¿Hay alguna manera de arreglarlo?

Cada vez que reciba un Aviso I-797 o un Aviso de Aprobación de USCIS, es muy importante que revise el documento y que confirme que toda la información del Aviso aparezca correcta.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 10, 2023

A group of three considering their options

Immigration

I want to work to the U.S., what are my visa options?

If you want to come and work in the U.S., there are many available options and this blog post will summarize them for you.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 10, 2023

Immigration

E-3 Visa: Applying at a Consulate versus Filing a petition with USCIS

When applying for an initial E3/renewal, you can either apply at a Consulate or with USCIS. This blog post will summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 10, 2023

Foreign Language Articles Korean

동성결혼이 합법화되지 않은 국가에서 살고 있습니다. 저의 동성 파트너는 미국 이민법 상 배우자로 인정이 될까요?

미국 이민법에 의하면 자국 법 상 동성 결혼이 합법이 아닐지라도 동성 결혼이 합법인 다른 나라에서 적법하게 결혼을 했다면 부부로 인정이 되어 법적으로 여러 가지 이민 관련 혜택을 받을 수 있습니다.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 10, 2023

Canadian Immigration Immigration

My country does not recognize same-sex marriages. Will my same-sex partner be considered my spouse for Canadian immigration purposes?

Same-sex marriages are valid for Canadian immigration purposes if legal in the country where it was held, even if it is not legal in the couple’s country of citizenship.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 9, 2023

Immigration Spanish Articles

¿Puedo viajar a los Estados Unidos con el ESTA mientras mi petición de visa está pendiente?

Puede venir a Estados Unidos con el ESTA mientras su petición de visa está pendiente, pero en algunas situaciones, puede enfrentarse a un escrutinio adicional en la frontera.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 9, 2023

Immigration Spanish Articles

Soy piloto de aerolínea, ¿Puedo calificar para una tarjeta verde basada en la exención de interés nacional (NIW) EB-2?

Contrariamente a la creencia popular, no todos los pilotos califican para un NIW. Los solicitantes deben presentar un plan específico para avanzar en el campo en su conjunto.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 9, 2023

Immigration

My country does not recognize same-sex marriages. Will my same-sex partner be considered my spouse for US immigration purposes?

Same-sex marriages are valid for US immigration purposes if legal in the country where it was held, even if it is not legal in the couple’s country of citizenship.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 9, 2023

A man checking his connecting flight while on his current flight

Immigration Spanish Articles

¿Es necesario tener una visa de los Estados Unidos cuando se hace una conexión de vuelo adentro de los Estados Unidos?

Los viajeros internacionales que estén en tránsito por los Estados Unidos necesitarán una visa. Las visas más comunes utilizadas para el tránsito son la visa C, ESTA o la visa B.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 6, 2023

a man holding a cell phone in the airport

Immigration Spanish Articles

En el año dos veintiunos, ¿puede el gobierno seguir revisando mi teléfono en la frontera?

La Corte de Apelaciones del Primer Circuito confirmó que los agentes fronterizos del gobierno pueden continuar revisando dispositivos electrónicos en la frontera sin una orden de reviso o causa probable.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 6, 2023

Immigration

Can I use a B-2 visa to enter the U.S. for medical treatment?

The B-2 visa is most well known as a tourist visa but can also be used to enter the U.S. for medical treatment under certain conditions.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 6, 2023

What is the difference between “substantial merit” and “national importance” in NIW petitions?

How to put together a winning NIW case for a pilot

TN Visa Approved for a Management Consultant in Vancouver

Is there a minimum education requirement for an E-2 visa?

Premium processing is now available for all EB1C and EB2 NIW applicants

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

EB-1C Green Card: Q&A

Ability to Pay Wage & EB-1C Green Card

Can an E-2 business have a dual nationality?

Can I fulfill the E2 investment requirement by transferring most of my funds to my business account as working capital?

¿Puedo obtener una visa TN para profesionales en el sector de TI? ¿Se pueden expedir las visas TN para ingenieros de software? ¿Puede un ingeniero de hardware obtener un visado TN?

Opciones para obtener la autorización legal para trabajar como camionero en Estados Unidos

Government’s Motion to Dismiss EB-5 Mandamus Denied

Can a philosopher qualify for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card?

Me he dado cuenta de que hay un error en mi aviso de recibo I-797. ¿Hay alguna manera de arreglarlo?

I want to work to the U.S., what are my visa options?

E-3 Visa: Applying at a Consulate versus Filing a petition with USCIS

동성결혼이 합법화되지 않은 국가에서 살고 있습니다. 저의 동성 파트너는 미국 이민법 상 배우자로 인정이 될까요?

My country does not recognize same-sex marriages. Will my same-sex partner be considered my spouse for Canadian immigration purposes?

¿Puedo viajar a los Estados Unidos con el ESTA mientras mi petición de visa está pendiente?

Soy piloto de aerolínea, ¿Puedo calificar para una tarjeta verde basada en la exención de interés nacional (NIW) EB-2?

My country does not recognize same-sex marriages. Will my same-sex partner be considered my spouse for US immigration purposes?

¿Es necesario tener una visa de los Estados Unidos cuando se hace una conexión de vuelo adentro de los Estados Unidos?

En el año dos veintiunos, ¿puede el gobierno seguir revisando mi teléfono en la frontera?

Can I use a B-2 visa to enter the U.S. for medical treatment?

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