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I Would Like to Apply for a National Interest Waiver (NIW). How do I Prove I am Well Positioned to Advance my Proposed Endeavor? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

I Would Like to Apply for a National Interest Waiver (NIW). How do I Prove I am Well Positioned to Advance my Proposed Endeavor?

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category. The NIW falls under the EB-2 category, which means that as a threshold requirement each applicant must have an advanced degree or its equivalent (a bachelor’s degree plus 5…
March 11, 2021
What is consular nonreviewability? Does it mean that I cannot sue a consulate that has failed to act or is taking an unreasonably long time to decide my immigration petition? Immigration

What is consular nonreviewability? Does it mean that I cannot sue a consulate that has failed to act or is taking an unreasonably long time to decide my immigration petition?

In spite of a doctrine in immigration law that courts do not review consular officers’ immigration decisions, courts are able and willing to compel consulates to make a decision when they have failed to. As a result, you can sue…
February 10, 2021
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My extension of status petition has been pending for a long time. What can I do to speed up the process? Can I file an expedite request? COVID-19

My extension of status petition has been pending for a long time. What can I do to speed up the process? Can I file an expedite request?

Due to Covid-19 global pandemic, the USCIS Service Centers are taking longer than usual to make a decision on all types of visa petitions. If you filed an extension of status petition long time ago and USCIS still has not…
January 27, 2021
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My B extension of status petition has been pending for almost 6 months. Can I stay in the U.S. as long as the petition is pending or do I have to leave the U.S.? Immigration

My B extension of status petition has been pending for almost 6 months. Can I stay in the U.S. as long as the petition is pending or do I have to leave the U.S.?

B-1 visa classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business generally means business activities other than performance of skilled and unskilled labor that are a necessary…
November 24, 2020
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I want to apply for asylum, but I don’t know how to tell my story. How do I create the most compelling personal statement in an asylum application? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

I want to apply for asylum, but I don’t know how to tell my story. How do I create the most compelling personal statement in an asylum application?

A few things to keep in mind Before you get started on your personal statement, please keep a few things in mind. First, asylum is a complicated area of law, and it is strongly recommended that you seek assistance from…
October 21, 2020
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Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for US citizenship Immigration

Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for US citizenship

I am interested in applying for US citizenship, but I want to know if my past criminal history will affect my case? Any past criminal history has the potential of affecting a citizenship application also known as a naturalization application,…
October 20, 2020
The government is taking a very long time to decide my immigration petition, in spite of my efforts. What are my options? Can I sue the government to force them to take action? Immigration

The government is taking a very long time to decide my immigration petition, in spite of my efforts. What are my options? Can I sue the government to force them to take action?

Yes, when the government has unreasonably delayed a decision on an immigration petition, you can sue to force the government to act. The specific name for this legal action is a mandamus. What is a “mandamus” action? Mandamus is a…
October 9, 2020
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My E-2 visa was denied and now my ESTA is no longer valid. How can I get a B-1 visa if my E-2 has been denied? I cannot travel on ESTA, how can I get a B visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

My E-2 visa was denied and now my ESTA is no longer valid. How can I get a B-1 visa if my E-2 has been denied? I cannot travel on ESTA, how can I get a B visa?

If you have a valid ESTA, you can use this to enter the U.S. to organize everything you need to apply for an E-2 visa.  You can find out more about the visa waiver program by clicking here.  While in…
April 13, 2020
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