Month: April 2022

What is an H-1B Visa? AN H-1B is an employment based visa that allows a person to work in the United States legally for a three-year period. It can also be extended to a maximum of six years and can go beyond 6 years if the “green card” process has initiated within a...

Are there any jobs that are exempt from the H-1B Cap? Yes. Jobs at institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations associated with a government entity or institution of higher education are exempt from the cap. Do certain countries have special visas?...

It’s Valentine’s Day! Many immigrants want to be able to bring their partner here to the United States. Come learn more about how to accomplish this dream! The K-1 Fiancé Visa This visa allows a person to enter into the United States legally in order to get married to...

Asylum is one of the most important parts of immigration law. Come learn more about this central topic. What is Asylum? Asylum is a method that immigrants can use to stay legally in the United States if they can demonstrate a subjective fear of going home based on: 1....

What is an I-130 Petition? This is one of the ways that you can apply for a Green Card. It is family based. Who can apply? Who counts as “Qualifying Relatives?” You can apply if you have a Qualifying Relative: a spouse, parent, child, or sibling who is a U.S. Citizen...

Religion can be a very important factor in immigration law. As there are holidays in many religions during the coming months, it is the perfect time to talk about this topic. Watch our video to learn more. Can you define religion for immigration purposes. Religion has...

What is an I-212 Waiver? Why would I need one? Its full name is “Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal,” which gives a clue about its purpose. If you have left the country under a removal order and you...

What is the difference between an I-601 and an I-601A waiver? Both are waivers of inadmissibility that are based on hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or LPR relative. The main difference is that you can apply for the I-601 from inside or outside of the United...

What is Ten-Year Cancellation? This is a form of relief from deportation that, unlike asylum, can only be filed defensively. The application is known as a 42B. Who can apply? You can apply for Ten-Year Cancellation if you: 1. Have been physically present in the United...

Most immigrants in the United States want to be able to work here legally; there are many different paths to achieve this goal. Also, just like everyone else, it is very important that immigrants file taxes. They can use a Social Security Number or an Individual...