Most American workers can be fired at absolutely any time and without warning. They do not have very many rights in relation to retaining their job or even getting notice before being fired unless they have a contract stating otherwise. For workers who are immigrants,...
Month: February 2023
President Biden Asks for Immigration Reform in 2023 State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden urged U.S. lawmakers to pass comprehensive immigration reforms in his State of the Union address on February 7th - including moves that would see new paths opened up for citizenship for both undocumented migrants, and those who have valid visas....
H-1B Visa Applications to open March 1
The H-1B visa filing window will open March 1st, with USCIS accepting applications for skilled workers in fields such as engineering, IT and medicine to live and work in the U.S. for up to six years. The H-1B non immigrant visa is submitted by or on behalf of US...
Policy Update Helps Children of Green Card Applicants
A new policy update introduced by USCIS last week means children of green card applicants will be further protected from deportation while their parent's green card application is in process. Parents who enter the U.S. on temporary work visas and subsequently apply...
Could you benefit from “Temporary Protected Status” (TPS)?
It is well-understood that if someone faces persecution in their home country – or that they have legitimate grounds upon which to fear persecution – due to their political opinions, race, religion, nationality or membership within a particular kind of social group,...