In a recent report unveiled by the Latino Donor Collaborative in collaboration with Wells Fargo, the U.S. Latino economy has shown remarkable growth, surging to $3.2 trillion in 2021. This substantial increase marks a significant rise from the previous year's figure...
Relocating to a different country, such as the United States, represents a significant life change. It entails embarking on a fresh journey in an unfamiliar setting—a new locale, a new residence, and a novel cultural landscape. Every aspect of life undergoes a...
On September 25, 2023, USCIS announced that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. If the Form I-539 application is postmarked October 1, 2023, or later, the applicants do not need to pay the...
On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the maximum validity period of initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) were increased to 5 years for certain noncitizens including refugees and asylees,...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing a new regulation that would make the H-2A and H-2B visa programs for seasonal and other temporary workers more efficient and easier for workers as well as employers to navigate. It would also provide...
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the United States remains a top destination for individuals seeking a better life, education and career opportunities. Many people from around the globe aspire to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave....
Many people pursue immigration opportunities because they want a better life for themselves and for the next generation of their families. Someone who secures a work visa, for example, can bring their unmarried minor children with them when they enter the United...
There is no question that everyone on Earth is extraordinary, simply because everyone is unique. Yet, in the context of U.S. immigration law, the word “extraordinary” assumes a very specific meaning. O-1 visas are granted to foreign nationals of so-called...
I-212 Waiver - What is it and why would you need one? Managing Partner, Margaret W. Wong talks about the application for permission to reapply for admission into the united states after deportation or removal.
On Wednesday, a federal judge once again delivered a verdict on the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, reiterating his belief that it is in violation of the law. Judge Andrew Hanen, presiding over the U.S. District Court for the...
