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I filed a green card application. Should I apply for an Advance Parole and Employment authorization card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I filed a green card application. Should I apply for an Advance Parole and Employment authorization card?

If you are filing an Adjustment of Status application (either because a family member sponsored you or based on employment based petition), you may be wondering whether you should apply for a travel and work authorization and whether you should…
October 8, 2020
Can I come to the U.S. from Canada during Covid? Should I fly or should I enter the U.S. by a car? Can I come to the U.S. as a tourist during Covid? COVID-19

Can I come to the U.S. from Canada during Covid? Should I fly or should I enter the U.S. by a car? Can I come to the U.S. as a tourist during Covid?

We have received many questions from of our clients who are Canadians and who want to come to the U.S. for recreation/to visit their families. during the Covid-19 pandemic. Travelling via land border As of the time of writing this…
October 8, 2020
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E-2 Visa approval for a Digital Marketing & Business Strategy Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka Approvals

E-2 Visa approval for a Digital Marketing & Business Strategy Consulting Company at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka.  The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business provides strategy and digital marketing consultation and online business education services to small to…
October 5, 2020
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E-2 Visa Approval & National Interest Exception Approval for a Communication Design Studio at the U.S. Embassy in London for a National of Spain Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval & National Interest Exception Approval for a Communication Design Studio at the U.S. Embassy in London for a National of Spain

We just had an E-2 investor visa approved at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was renewing their E-2 visa & was granted the visa for 5 years. Due to the current Presidential Proclamation banning travel from the UK,…
October 2, 2020
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L-1B Change of Status Approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a Q-Grader working for a Coffee Wholesaler Approvals

L-1B Change of Status Approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a Q-Grader working for a Coffee Wholesaler

We just had an L-1B approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.  The applicant was granted L-1B status for 3 years and the business is a coffee wholesaler. The applicant is a Q-Grader. Q-Graders are specialized and credentialed professionals who…
September 29, 2020
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I filed a family based Adjustment of Status. Where and how will my application be processed? What is USCIS Chicago Lockbox? What is National Benefits Center? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I filed a family based Adjustment of Status. Where and how will my application be processed? What is USCIS Chicago Lockbox? What is National Benefits Center?

If you recently filed a family based Adjustment of Status application, you may be wondering how and where will your green card application be processed. Please note that you can adjust your status if you are either an immediate relative…
September 28, 2020
Are the presidential proclamations restricting entry to the U.S. from certain countries still in effect? When will the travel restrictions be lifted? COVID-19

Are the presidential proclamations restricting entry to the U.S. from certain countries still in effect? When will the travel restrictions be lifted?

Our clients often ask us/they are confused whether the Presidential proclamations suspending entry to the U.S. to travelers coming to the U.S. from certain countries are still in effect. The short answer is yes. As of August 31, 2020, if…
September 23, 2020
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Can I study in the U.S. during Corona virus? Can I apply for an F-1 visa? Can I take online classes only if I am in the U.S. on F-1 visa? COVID-19

Can I study in the U.S. during Corona virus? Can I apply for an F-1 visa? Can I take online classes only if I am in the U.S. on F-1 visa?

The Covid-19 crisis has disrupted all aspects of daily life. With both borders and Consulates closed, travel to and from the U.S. can be difficult. One category that is affected by the Covid-19 crisis are students. When the Covid-19 crisis began back in the…
September 22, 2020
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Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence. Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.

So, if my spouse is subject to the permanent bar because of his past unlawful presence, subsequent departure and re-entry without admission and inspection, what options if any do we have available? Honestly, not that many. One option to consider…
September 22, 2020
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