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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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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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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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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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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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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Keep in mind that not all noncitizens facing deportation/removal cases will qualify for a green card or even if eligible for a green card qualify for a green card through…
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A U-Visa is a non-immigrant status that grants to noncitizens with no other status to live in the United States the benefit of not being removed form the United States…
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J-1 foreign residents can apply to waive the 2-year home residency requirement through securing a 3+ year employment at a government sponsored healthcare facility in underserved areas.
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One of the benefits of obtaining a U-Visa other than being protected from removal and receiving work authorization for a period of four years, is the fact that a U-Visa…
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If you are from a TPS designated country, you will first have to confirm whether initial registration is still open for your country or if you have TPS whether you…
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Starting from November 29, 2021, all applicants who are eligible to file for temporary protect status may file online on the myUSCIS website.
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USCIS has announced that they will temporarily waive the 60 days requirement for civil surgeons signing the Form I-693 medical examination and vaccination record.
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USCIS has submitted for federal review a regulation that will expand the premium processing adjudication program to include additional case types.
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Sponsors can use assets to meet the financial requirements for sponsoring a family member for a green card.
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Immigration laws define a conviction as a formal judgement of guilt entered by a court based on either a finding of guilt by a judge, jury or a plea of…
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I had petitioned my unmarried daughter as a legal permanent resident and I became a U.S. Citizen thinking that the green card waiting period would be shorter, but recently discovered…
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