Unskilled workers can get work authorization through spouses who hold L-1, E-2, and J-1 visas. Spouses of H1B and TN visa holders cannot work.
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Truck drivers and other unskilled workers can work with a US employer to get a green card allowing them to work in the United States, but the process may take…
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Different work visa options exist for unskilled workers (lower than bachelor’s degree). H-2B is available for seasonal and temporary positions only, 66,000 quota, drawn twice a year (January and June).
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You do not need a visa to open a personal or business bank account. To open a business bank account, you need the certificate of incorporation of an entity plus…
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O-1 visa is a dual intent visa and you can have a green card petition pending while you travel to the US on an O-1 visa.
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Eb-1c green card is a great option for executives or managers who worked for a foreign entity and now want to work for a US entity, and there is a…
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The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed regulation to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals through administrative process and comment rulemaking.
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Starting from noon EST on October 6, 2021, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2023 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery…
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You should remember what date you requested in your extension of status application as you will have to leave or file another petition before this date.
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Is qualifying for adjustment of status pursuant to section 245(i) of the immigration laws still possible if the I-130 reflects a priority date after April 30, 2001?
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When filing an employment based Adjustment of Status, you may also have to submit a Supplement J form.
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CAM allows noncitizens from El Salvador Guatemala and Honduras who are either the parent or legal guardian of a child to apply for refugee status and possible resettlement in the…
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Ms. Hwang is a New York-licensed lawyer specializing in U.S. immigration law. Ms. Hwang obtained her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2018.
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On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of State published responses to a number of frequently asked questions, including those regarding the validity period and multiple uses of the NIE.
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COVID-19 travel restrictions are still in place, you cannot travel to the U.S. from these countries unless you have a NIE or fall under a certain exception.
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There is no option to pay a Premium Processing fee at a U.S. Consulate, but you can file an expedite request if you meet one of the criteria.
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Nationals of certain countries can win a green card in a Diversity visa lottery that is run by the U.S. government each year.
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USCIS is facing big delays in scheduling biometrics appointments, but it temporarily cancelled the biometrics requirement for certain types of petitions.
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On July 20, 2021, USCIS announced that filing a bridge petition is no longer required for applicants who are changing status to F-1. This is extremely positive change for all…
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USCIS has updated the Form I-485, adjustment of status application, to allow permanent residence applicants to concurrently apply for an unrestricted social security card or a replacement social security card…
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