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 beneficiary after maintaining such status for a period of three years, is eligible to apply for a green card without the requirement of a family or employer as a petitioner.
Applicants with pending green card applications can apply for emergency travel documents or ask for an expedited decision on their I-131 application if they need to travel before their I-131 has been approved.
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 are eligible to apply for re-registration during the re-registration period.
Employers who sponsor foreign nationals for a green card through the PERM process are required to pay the prevailing wage (or higher) as determined by a Prevailing Wage Determination.
One of the TN requirements is that the employer making the job offer must be a U.S. entity, meaning either a U.S. company or a U.S. individual.
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.
Sponsors can use assets to meet the financial requirements for sponsoring a family member for a green card.
Since July 2020, same-sex parents and parents who use assisted reproduction can automatically pass down Canadian citizenship to their children born abroad, regardless of biological ties.
NIW petitioners should propose more than a simple job search, they should present evidence of interest in their specific research or business project.
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 that the waiting period would be increased. Is there anything I can do now to prevent the increase in waiting period?
A temporary stop gap spending bill has been passed by Congress which will fund the government and various immigration operations until February 18, 2022.
Form I-94 shows a foreign national’s lawful status in the U.S. The foreign national should receive an I-94 either electronically or in paper form when coming to the U.S. by land, sea or air.
For immigrant visa purposes, your country of birth (not your citizenship or residence) determines your chargeability on the visa bulletin.
US entry waivers are needed by foreign nationals who seek to visit the US temporarily but who may be inadmissible due to criminality or unlawful presence grounds.
My mother was petitioned for a green card, and I was included as a derivative beneficiary, but now I am being told that I cannot apply for a green card because I aged out.
You can apply for a work permit to come to Canada to establish and operate a company that you own 50% or more, even without a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Yes, there are several issues to be aware of in attempting to obtain a green card when you are living without status in the United States.
A U.S. LPR trying to return after a long absence may be deemed to have abandoned their green card and face immigration court proceedings. Apply for a re-entry permit or returning resident visa (SB-1) to avoid this.
Entrepreneurs who secure an investment from a designated venture capital, angel investor, or incubator in Canada can obtain permanent residency to direct their start-up business in Canada.
L-1A can be a great choice for foreign business owners looking to expand in the US. Be sure to check the requirements and carefully prepare your evidence.
EB-1A green card is a green card for people that have arisen to the top of their profession and a great advantage is that they can file a self-petition.
Foreign workers can get green cards under the EB-3 skilled workers category for jobs that require at least 2 years of job experience, education or training.
Self-employed artists or athletes can apply for permanent residency in Canada through the self-employed persons program.
Foreign workers can get green cards under the EB-3 unskilled workers category for jobs that require less than 2 years of experience or training.
We just had an I-140 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The employee is an Accountant and qualified under the EB-3 professionals category.
