DACA Final Rule Published Blog Post
DACA final rule has been settled. Dreamers get a final regulation from the Department of Homeland Security, helping secure their future.
Does a lawful permanent resident of the United States need a passport to enter the U.S.? Blog Post
Lawful permanent residents generally do not need a passport to enter the United States.
Can you have two E-2 companies at the same time? Blog Post
Provided you meet the requirements for each company, it is possible to have an E-2 visa approved for an investor to direct and develop more than one company at the same time.
Can I come to the United States on a B1/B2 visa to attend a short-term training program? Blog Post
Certain short-term educational or training programs, provided it does not confer any academic credits nor is connected to a degree-granting program, may be permitted in a B1 or B2 category.
FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opens Today Blog Post
Starting from noon EST on October 5, 2021, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2024 Diversity Visa lottery.
What is the I-9 employment verification process for a rehired employee? Blog Post
An overview of the I-9 employment verification process when rehiring an employee.
How are the I-9 requirements applied when hiring a minor? Blog Post
An overview of the employer’s requirements when hiring a minor employee under the I-9 employment verification process.
My employee’s employment authorization reported on the I-9 is about to expire. What should I do? Blog Post
An overview of the I-9 employment reverification process.
DHS Issues Final DACA Regulation Blog Post
The Department of Homeland Security list expected to publish a final regulation to codify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals on October 31, 2022.
L-1A Approval for Executive Blog Post
We just had an L-1A executive approval at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.
What is the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status? Blog Post
SIJS is a form of immigration relief for certain people under 21 and a pathway to a green card.
Why was my change of status petition approved only for one day? Blog Post
USCIS sometimes approves change of status petitions for one day only, and the reason is that the adjudication took longer than the maximum period the status could be requested for.
245(k) Exemption and Adjustment of Status Blog Post
If you are adjusting your status under certain employment based green card categories and you committed certain immigration violations, you may still be able to adjust your status if you fall under the 245(k) exception.
FAQ about Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or Work Permit Blog Post
You cannot apply for an EAD independently; it is always tied to a specific non-immigrant status. An EAD also does not give the ability to travel and is not a visa.
How are Resident and Nonresident Aliens Taxed in the U.S., and What Is U.S. Source Income? Blog Post
An overview of how resident and nonresident aliens are taxed in the U.S., and how to compute U.S. source income.
September 2022 Update on the Public Charge Rule Blog Post
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” announced that it will make effect effective the final Public Charge Rule on December 23, 2022.
Details on the current status of Prosecutorial Discretion as of September of 2022 Blog Post
We had previously reported on a Texas U.S. District Court order vacating the detailed guidance on prosecutorial discretion issued in late 2021 by DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
I am on DACA, can I apply for an H1B visa? Blog Post
DACA recipients may be eligible for an H1B if they have a job offer, bachelor’s degree, entered the U.S. legally and have not accrued more than 6 months of unlawful presence.
Question: Does filing an NIW petition automatically extend my status in the United States? Blog Post
Filing an I-140 alone does not allow an applicant to stay beyond expiry of their status in the US. Filing an adjustment-of-status (I-485) before the expiry of their current status will allow an applicant to stay in the US while the petition is pending.
Am I a resident or nonresident alien for U.S. tax purposes? Blog Post
An overview of the green card test and substantial presence test, the two tests the IRS uses to determine whether a foreign national is a resident or nonresident alien for U.S. tax purposes.
What should a foreign visitor to the U.S. know about U.S. taxes? Blog Post
An overview of how the U.S. taxes foreign nationals who are present in the United States, including both resident and nonresident aliens.
Can I have my F-1 status re-instated? Blog Post
F-1 visa is a great visa option for students who want to come to the U.S. and attend university or college. You should always maintain your F-1 status while you...
Can I have an E-2 petition pending with USCIS and Consulate at the same time? Blog Post
You can have an E-2 petition pending simultaneously with USCIS and at a U.S. Consulate abroad and each of them will make their own decision whether you qualify for the E2 visa/status.
2022 Recent trends for the Express Entry system for Canadian permanent residence Blog Post
After an 18-month hiatus, Express Entry draws for all programs have resumed since July 2022. International applicants in the Federal Skilled Worker category are now being invited for Canadian permanent residency.
Does “Out of status” mean “unlawful presence”? Not always! Blog Post
Being “out of status” doesn’t always mean you will accumulate “unlawful status” in the US especially if you are a F, J, M visa holder or a Canadian visitor admitted for duration of status.
