What’s the difference between CPT and OPT?
If you are in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, you could either apply for an OPT or CPT to gain experience.
Khadija DerrickMarch 31, 2023
DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security announced on December 30, 2022that Somalia designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is extended for 18 months from March 18, 2023 to September 17, 2024.
DHS Extends and Redesignates Yemen for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security announced on December 30, 2022 that Yemen has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from March 4, 2023 to September 3, 2024 due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary conditions…
Khadija DerrickMarch 31, 2023
Can a modification of a conviction avoid immigration consequences?
In most cases, it may be difficult to vacate a conviction of a criminal statute that has immigration consequences.
Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2023
Legal Permanent Residents and the Public Charge Rule
A noncitizen would be considered a public charge if the Department of Homeland Security, “DHS” determines based on a totality of the circumstance-based analysis that a noncitizen is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.
Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2023
Can a startup sponsor an employee for an H-1B visa?
Startup companies can sponsor H-1B workers but may need to provide additional evidence to prove they can pay the wage and have sufficient work for the employee.
Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2023
How soon after E-2 denial can I re-apply?
If your E-2 visa was denied, you can re-apply for the E-2 visa as soon as you addressed the officer’s concerns/addressed the reason for the denial.
Khadija DerrickMarch 29, 2023
Can I File a Change of Status Petition During my Grace Period?
You can file a change of status petition with USCIS if you are currently in the U.S. on a grace period after your employment was terminated.
Khadija DerrickMarch 29, 2023
Can an F-2 spouse study in the U.S.?
F-2 spouses can enroll in less than a full course of study at SEVP-certified schools for certain programs, or they can engage in study that is avocational/recreational in nature.
Khadija DerrickMarch 29, 2023
Consular Fees Will Increase as of May 30, 2023
The Department of State increased fees for non-immigrant visas and border crossing cards.
Khadija DerrickMarch 28, 2023
How do I know if I have been issued a past removal order?
Ask yourself if you have been in front of an immigration judge or an immigration officer in the past where you may have signed a document or provided with a document informing you that you are being deported or removed…
Khadija DerrickMarch 28, 2023
Can I travel outside Canada with an approved CoPR while I am waiting for my PR card to arrive in the mail?
You need your PR card or PRTD to return to Canada by plane, train, bus, or boat. If you are crossing the land border in a private car, a CBSA officer may admit you with your valid Confirmation of Permanent…
Khadija DerrickMarch 28, 2023
USCIS Completes H-1B Lottery for FY 2024
On March 27, 2023, USCIS announced that they met their annual limit of 85,000 H-1B cap registrants, marking an end to the H-1B cap lottery selection process.
Khadija DerrickMarch 28, 2023
E-2 Visa Renewal Application Approved for a Consulting Company at the U.S. Embassy in Romania
We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in Romania.
Khadija DerrickMarch 28, 2023
How is a noncitizen placed in removal proceedings?
A removal case is commenced when a government law enforcement agent which is either an Immigration Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection agent discover the immigration law violation by the noncitizen.
Khadija DerrickMarch 28, 2023
I am a Canadian, and I like to spend some of the cold winter months every year staying at an Airbnb in Florida while working remotely for my Canadian employer. Is this permissible under B1/B2 status?
It depends. There is some room for a B1/B2 visitor working remotely for a foreign employer while visiting the United States to be permissible, but only to a certain degree.
Khadija DerrickMarch 27, 2023
Answering Criminal Questions on USCIS Immigration Applications
Any circumstance where a noncitizen is applying for an immigration benefit, the noncitizen should answer questions honestly and should make sure he is understanding what a question is asking.
Khadija DerrickMarch 27, 2023
¿Mi empleador tiene que patrocinarme para una visa TN? ¿Es necesario que mi empresa me patrocine para obtener una visa TN?
La visa TN (Trade National) es un visa disponible para los nacionales de Canadá y México y se basa en el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (NAFTA). La visa está disponible para determinados profesionales canadienses designados por…
Khadija DerrickMarch 27, 2023
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre “visa” y “situación de visa”?
Una visa es un documento de viaje que expide un consulado a alguien que desea visitar los Estados Unidos.
Khadija DerrickMarch 24, 2023
¿Qué es la visa TN? ¿Puedo trabajar por cuenta propia con una visa TN? ¿Puedo trabajar como contratista independiente con una visa TN?
Algunos profesionales con nacionalidad canadiense o mexicana pueden solicitar una visa TN.
Khadija DerrickMarch 24, 2023
E-2 Investor Visa Approved at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for a Jewelry Business
We just had an E2 investor visa approved for a national of Japan at the US Consulate in Toronto.
Khadija DerrickMarch 24, 2023
Why would a noncitizen in the United States face deportation?
A noncitizen that is present in the United States may face deportation also known as removal when the government discovers that the noncitizen has violated an immigration law or a criminal law that is in direct violation of immigration law.
Khadija DerrickMarch 24, 2023
Breaking News: End of USCIS Covid-19 Flexibilities
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces that flexibilities granted during the Covid-19 pandemic have ended.
Khadija DerrickMarch 23, 2023
The total circumstances that USCIS will consider when making a public charge determination under the 2022 rule
A noncitizen would be considered a public charge if the Department of Homeland Security, “DHS” determines based on a totality of the circumstance based analysis that a noncitizen is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.
Khadija DerrickMarch 23, 2023
Minimum factors that USCIS must consider when making a public charge determination under the 2022 rule
USCIS determines whether a noncitizen is considered a public charge under the new 2022 rule.
Khadija DerrickMarch 23, 2023
