The Visa Waiver Program (also called ESTA) allows people from about 38 countries to enter the U.S. using a simplified visa process. You can find out more about the visa…
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On Thursday, three immigration groups filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Citizenship Enforcement (ICE) on behalf of nine people being held in Virginia detention facilities. This is one of many…
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The European Commission has recommended to European Union countries to extend their entry bans until May 15. Currently, most of the non-European Union nationals are banned from entering the Schengen…
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Covid-19 has caused havoc in our daily lives and the immigration scenario is no different. Unfortunately, the Government has not yet offered a blanket extension of visa or status termination…
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f you are an artist and you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that: You have an extraordinary ability in the arts which has…
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The E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Our clients often ask us what kind…
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Canadian province British Columbia is requiring all travelers from the U.S. to self-isolate for two weeks. This will apply to everyone coming in from air and land border, including Canadian…
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Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have terminated employees. For companies…
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E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. Click E-1 requirements to find out more about…
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I am in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and my employment was terminated due to the Corona virus outbreak. Do I have to leave the U.S. immediately? How many…
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On Wednesday, immigration advocates and attorneys filed an emergency motion to a federal judge to temporarily halt in-person court hearings for detained immigrants. The motion argued that continuing to hold…
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued an executive order on Tuesday to grant undocumented immigrants and refugees access to the city’s Coronavirus relief funds. Undocumented immigrants do not meet the criteria…
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The EB-1A is an employment-based, green card that is available if you can prove a certain level of extraordinary ability. You must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the…
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Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have terminated employees. If you…
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The State Department has issued travel warnings for all Americans, recommending against international travel for the foreseeable future. Below is the current list of countries that have banned travel from…
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If you are currently in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status, your OPT work authorization expires soon, and your company filed an H-1B registration, you may be asking if you…
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If you were not selected in this year’s H-1B visa lottery and you want to stay in the U.S., here are some possible visa options you could consider. TN Visa…
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As a result of the unprecedented Corona Virus pandemic, Congress passed bipartisan economic relief legislation. The components include stimulus payments to individuals, expanded unemployment benefits and coverage, student loan modifications, changes…
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As a result of the unprecedented Corona Virus pandemic, Congress passed bipartisan economic relief legislation. The components include stimulus payments to individuals, expanded unemployment benefits and coverage, help to small businesses,…
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The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the…
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The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the…
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USCIS, ICE, DOJ, DHS, and CPB have enacted many changes in the last months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below summarizes the major changes that have happened to…
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The Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for drivers' licenses and identity documents,…
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If you want a green card and have ever thought about starting or purchasing a business in the United States an EB-5 Investor Visa could be perfect for you. Generally…
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The Five Steps To Prepare and File an O-1 Petition The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals that are extraordinary in a particular field. There are a number of different…
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