How an international student can change from F-1 to E-2 status.
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The initial registration period for the FY2023 H-1B cap has opened today, March 1, at noon Eastern Standard Time and run through noon EST on March 18, 2022.
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For FY2023 the H-1B registration period will run from March 1, 2022 at 12:00pm EST through Mach 18, 2022 at 12:00pm EST. During that time employers can submit registrations for…
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Entering the end of President Biden’s first full year, there are a few noticeable trends to note with respect to the government’s enforcement policies against noncitizens living in the United…
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The government’s new prosecutorial discretion policy implementation has been slow moving with some disturbing as well as some promising trends to report.
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The DS160 is an online form that is submitted as part of a nonimmigrant visa application.
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Can a F-1 student work on campus without CPT or OPT? How do I make sure I am complying with the law?
In narrow limited circumstances, a student on F-1 visa may be able to engage in paid work on-campus or off-campus without CPT or OPT.
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A U-Visa is relief in the form of prosecutorial discretion from removal granted to noncitizens with no lawful status in the United States which includes work authorization.
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: If a Canadian professional seeks to enter the United States to provide services on behalf of a Canadian company, the USMCA (NAFTA) business visitor category may be appropriate.
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While not all noncitizens who appear to qualify to apply for a green card through Adjustment of Status will actually qualify due to the fact that the noncitizen may be…
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USCIS expanded the ability of E, H-4, or L nonimmigrant dependent spouses to qualify for an automatic extension of work authorization for up to 180 days.
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Adjustment of Status is the process where a noncitizen is permitted to apply for legal permanent resident status, a “green card” while present in the United States.
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Documentation requirements when taking a cruise that leaves and returns to the United States, but visits a foreign country.
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Generally, “Nolo Contendere” is pleading no contest to a criminal charge. Unfortunately, a plea of no contest will still be considered a conviction and expose you to immigration consequences as…
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This issue may still be open to litigation since it is not always clear whether housing provided by an employer is a typically expected benefit like wages, health insurance and…
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The rule of thumb is that any unusual economic benefit should be listed in the PERM recruitment.
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Beneficiaries not required to pay the $1000 fee include children under the age of 17 or the spouses or unmarried children of an individual who obtained temporary or permanent resident…
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USCIS offers immigration services to those affected by unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters.
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An individual artist, musician, movie, or TV professional performing at a high level and well-known in their field can qualify for an O-1B visa to work for events or productions…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce, we had another family based green card approval.
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Some athletes, performers, and artists may use the P visa in limited circumstances to enter the US to practice their art or sport.
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Contrary to popular belief, not all pilots qualify for an NIW. Applicants need to present a specific plan to advance the field as a whole.
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A spouse, child or parent of a child under 21 years of age of a U-Visa Beneficiary can still receive a green card if the following criteria are met:
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In general, immigration consequences related to a noncitizen residing and earning income in the United States is dependent on the noncitizen’s legal status or benefit the noncitizen is seeking to…
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The goal in preventing deportation/removal is not to avoid departure from the United States, but to facilitate the green card under the difficult circumstances presented by a deportation court case.
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