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I am currently in the U.S. in H-1B status but recently lost my job. I’d like to change my status from H-1B to a B-2 tourist visa. H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

I am currently in the U.S. in H-1B status but recently lost my job. I’d like to change my status from H-1B to a B-2 tourist visa.

For background, you can learn more about the H-1B visa here, and about the B-2 tourist visa here . But if you want to change status between the H-1B and B-2, how does the timing matter? Can I file a…
December 30, 2020
I am a U.S. citizen who lives or works abroad for long periods of time. I am traveling to the U.S. temporarily and would like to bring my nanny. Can I do so? Immigration

I am a U.S. citizen who lives or works abroad for long periods of time. I am traveling to the U.S. temporarily and would like to bring my nanny. Can I do so?

The Department of State permits “personal employees or domestic workers” (including nannies) of U.S. citizens to accompany them on temporary visits to the U.S., but only if certain conditions are met. If the conditions are met, the nanny would receive…
December 30, 2020
Koľko peňazí musím investovať aby mi boli udelené E-2 víza? E-2 VisaForeign Language ArticlesImmigrationInvestor Visas

Koľko peňazí musím investovať aby mi boli udelené E-2 víza?

E-2 víza je typ neprisťahovaleckých víz ktorý umožňuje investorom ktorí chcú žiť v USA rozbehnúť svoj vlastný biznis alebo kúpiť už rozbehnutý biznis (napríklad odkúpiť už rozbehnutú reštauráciu). Biznis ktorý chcete v USA rozbehnúť môže byť malý, stredný alebo veľký, avšak aby…
December 29, 2020
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How will the Second Stimulus Bill Impact E-2 visa holders? Is there a Second round of PPP for E-2 visa holders? Can I get a PPP Loan on an E-2? COVID-19E-1 VisaE-2 VisaImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

How will the Second Stimulus Bill Impact E-2 visa holders? Is there a Second round of PPP for E-2 visa holders? Can I get a PPP Loan on an E-2?

The first Corona virus stimulus bill provided much needed relief for E-2 visa holders.  Many E-2 visa companies were struggling and both the PPP loans and the EIDL grant kept many E-2 businesses afloat. You can find out more about…
December 23, 2020
Can L-1 employees work remotely? Do employers need to file anything with the government if the worksite location changes for L-1 employees? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

Can L-1 employees work remotely? Do employers need to file anything with the government if the worksite location changes for L-1 employees?

Due to COVID-19 many companies had to rethink their workplace arrangements in 2020. Some companies had employees work remotely while others temporarily shut down or furloughed employees. As local requirements and lockdown restrictions have shifted, some companies have gone back…
December 22, 2020
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What should we know about Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Biden’s pick as Homeland Security Secretary? White House & President Immigration News

What should we know about Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Biden’s pick as Homeland Security Secretary?

Last month, President-elect Joe Biden announced that he plans to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas to serve in his cabinet as Secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas, who would be the first immigrant and first Latino in the role, would manage the Department…
December 22, 2020
What is an L-1A managerial visa? How do I know if I meet the requirements? Is there a certain number of people I have to manage in order to qualify? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

What is an L-1A managerial visa? How do I know if I meet the requirements? Is there a certain number of people I have to manage in order to qualify?

The L-1A visa can be used by companies abroad to transfer managers or executives to the U.S. to work at an established U.S. company or to form a new office. The U.S. company must have a qualifying relationship with the…
December 21, 2020
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Approval of Request for Reinstatement of I-140 Petition under Section 204(l) Relief for Surviving Relatives Approvals

Approval of Request for Reinstatement of I-140 Petition under Section 204(l) Relief for Surviving Relatives

We just had USCIS agree to reinstate an I-140 approval for a client whose relative passed away after the I-140 was approved. Section 204(l) Relief for Surviving Relatives allows certain principal and derivative applicants to seek the reinstatement of a…
December 16, 2020
Michaela Vrazdova spoke at National Interest Exception Questions and Answers for Immigration Lawyers News

Michaela Vrazdova spoke at National Interest Exception Questions and Answers for Immigration Lawyers

Michaela Vrazdova spoke on National Interest Exception issues at a Corporate Practice/Consular Practice/CBP Practice event for AILA’s New York Chapter. Michaela Vrazdova was a discussion leader for the Consular Practice Committee and she discussed the National Interest Exception application process at different…
December 15, 2020
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Who is a joint-sponsor? Who is a substitute sponsor? Can the green card applicant’s income be used to show sufficient income for Form I-864? Family ImmigrationImmigration

Who is a joint-sponsor? Who is a substitute sponsor? Can the green card applicant’s income be used to show sufficient income for Form I-864?

If you are applying for a green card through Adjustment of Status, in most cases you will have to submit form I-864, Affidavit of Support. Affidavit of Support is basically a contract between the sponsor and the government in which…
December 15, 2020
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