If you receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) as a foreign national, this is the first step taken by the U.S. Government in initiating deportation proceedings against you. This will happen following an investigation by the Homeland of Security and can be for any number of...
Month: March 2023
More Immigrants Will Ensure Economic Growth and Boost Innovation, Reports Says
According to a new report from the Council of Economic Advisers, the U.S. is facing a major labor supply shortfall, which could curtail economic growth in the coming years. The aging U.S. workforce, slowing population growth, and declining labor force participation by...
Presidential Advisory Panel Recommends Extension of Grace Period H-1B Temporary Workers
The Presidential Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders has proposed that the federal government extend the “grace period” for temporary H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs from 60 days (2 months) to 180 days (6 months). The...
From ‘Refugee Camp’ to ‘Red Carpet’: The 2023 Oscars
Ke Huy Quan’s Oscars win was a defining moment for the celebration of the value of acceptance and diversity. Ke Huy Quan, born in Vietnam into a family of Chinese descent, won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once. In his acceptance...
USCIS Clarifies Physical Presence Requirements for Asylees and Refugees Applying for Adjustment of Status
The USCIS has recently updated its rule on the adjustment of status for asylees and refugees seeking an asylum green card. Previously, the rule required that asylees and refugees must have lived in the US for a full year before filing for a green card. However, the...
Important factors that influence whether someone gets a green card
Those with a visa are typically only a few years or a single mistake away from leaving the United States. However, those who become permanent residents have more protection. A green card or permanent resident card is generally valid for 10 years and it grants someone...
Concerns Raised Around CBP App for Asylum Seekers
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) introduced CBP One, a mobile app, in 2020 to expedite the asylum process for those seeking entry into the United States. The app allows asylum seekers to electronically submit initial claims, eliminating the need for...
How do immigrants impact the U.S. economy?
The United States is a nation of immigrants. And almost since the country’s formation, immigration has been debated in the halls of congress and around the family dinner table. Even though it continues to be a hot-button issue in America, both sides can acknowledge...
What is the goal of a green card marriage interview?
Immigrants may find themselves in a position where they have to attend an interview with an agent from the USCIS. This situation can often feel rather concerning because they know that their immigration status may hang in the balance. When it comes to a green card...