In order to register as a lawful permanent resident, the child of a foreign diplomatic officer must maintain continuous residence in the U.S.
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A child born in the U.S. to one parent who is a foreign diplomatic officer listed on the Blue List does not receive U.S. citizenship unless the other parent is…
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A diplomat who had a child born in the U.S. should first confirm whether they appear on the official list of foreign diplomatic officers, then may consider whether to register…
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A branch office established in the U.S. by a foreign company that has E-2 treaty country nationality is sufficient for the company to receive E-2 employees; a formal LLC or…
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An L-1 petition can be filed as a Change of status if you are in the US at the time the petition is filed, or as Consular processing if you…
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To qualify for an E-2 visa you must invest a substantial amount in the U.S. The investment amount depends on the type of business that you are setting up.
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The requirements of the Form I-864 typically prevent a minor U.S. citizen from sponsoring their spouse for a green card.
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On July 29, 2021, USCIS has started notifying employers the results of a second round of selection for the H-1B lottery.
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If your H-1B petition was approved and you are currently working for your future H-1B U.S. employer on an F-1 OPT status, you are in a cap-gap status.
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USCIS announced on July 7, 2021 that it has reversed its initial guidance on the processing of adjustment of status applications for those adjusting under an approved EB-5 regional center…
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An E-2 visa is a visa category that is available to people from certain countries that want to buy or start a business in the U.S. The visa requires that…
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The EB-5 category provides a green card opportunity for entrepreneurs who prove that they have made an investment of equity capital into a new commercial enterprise that will create at…
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There has been a significant amount of news lately on the EB-5 program and it is easy to get lost in the weeds. This article summarizes a few of the…
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On May 19, 2021, the Department of State officially rescinded a Trump era H-1B regulation that would have tightened the criteria for the H-1B program.
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USCIS has issued guidance on the regional center program, which is set up expire on June 30, 2021, at midnight.
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USCIS has released information on the FY 2022 H-1B lottery that ran in April 2021. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in…
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There is a new tool in the immigration toolbox for startup founders and entrepreneurs who wish to pursue their business venture in the United States. The International Entrepreneur (IE) Parole…
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced on May 25, 2021 that temporary protected status has been extended to Burma nationals. This designation will initially run from May 25, 2021…
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L-1 Petition Approved by USCIS Without a Request for Evidence.
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On June 22, 201, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled to reinstate the EB-5 Investment Fees to $500,000.
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