U nonimmigrant status, often referred to as the “U Visa,” is a form of immigration relief available to noncitizens who are survivors of serious crimes in the United States.
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Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), asylum and withholding of removal are unavailable to a non-citizen who, “having been convicted by a final judgment of a particularly serious crime,…
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We just had a National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Texas Service Center about 1 month after submission with premium processing.
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A bank statement alone is not sufficient to meet the E-2 source of funds requirement.
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If a company wants to transfer an employee to the U.S. on an L-1 visa, the employee must fit into the category of executive, manager or specialized knowledge worker.
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Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa classification at a U.S. Consulate or may apply in the U.S. by having an employer submit a petition to USCIS.
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An H-1B transfer is when a foreign national in the U.S. on an H-1B has a new employer file an H-1B petition on their behalf.
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The O-1B has a lower standard of proof than the O-1A and also allows applicants to add additional engagements without an amended petition.
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Q&A for some commonly asked questions about being in the United States on Visa Waiver status with ESTA.
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NIW and EB1A green card applicants have the ability to self-petition or may be sponsored by an employer.
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Under the current immigration regulations, an employer-employee relationship exists where the employer may “hire, pay, supervise, or otherwise control the work” of any such employee.
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Michaela Vrazdova was a discussion leader for a CLE Event focused on E-1 & E-2 visa issues for a Distance Learning Committee of the Rome District Chapter of AILA.
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An immigrant visa is the travel document issued by a U.S. consulate or embassy to a noncitizen of the United States, to permit travel to the United States for the…
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If you have an I-751 and N-400 petitions pending at the same time, USCIS will most likely conduct a joint interview adjudicating both petitions.
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The State Department is set to unveil a pilot program that allows H and L visa holders to renew their visas without having to leave the country.
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Teachers can qualify for an H1b visa if they have at least a Bachelor’s degree in the field.
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The Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, Section 602(b) (AAPA), is a special immigrant program which authorizes the issuance of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) to eligible Afghans who were employed…
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Provided they meet the degree or foreign license requirements; an applicant can qualify for the TN visa even if they do not have the U.S. state license at the time…
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For FY2024, the H1b registration system will open at noon EST March 1, 2023 and close at noon EST on March 17, 2023.
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When an USCIS application is approved, USCIS will mail the applicant the original approval notice.
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