People immigrate to the United States for a variety of reasons. In many cases, it’s important to identify what these reasons are because it may affect the type of visa they need or the legal steps they have to take to immigrate properly. It’s also wise to consider...
Month: October 2023
3 requirements for a K-1 or fiancé visa
An engagement is an exciting time in someone's life. They have found someone with whom they have a legitimate connection and want to begin planning for a shared future. Wedding planning is almost always expensive and stressful, but the process may be much more of a...
DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a fresh initiative today, aimed at facilitating family reunification for certain Ecuadorian nationals. This move aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration's comprehensive approach to addressing irregular...
USCIS will Accelerate Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Processing for Certain Applicants
As of October 1, USCIS started to expedite the processing of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications submitted by parolees who have arranged appointments through CBP One. This enhancement applies specifically to parolees, allowing them to apply for work...
Designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program
On September 27, 2023, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with Secretary of State, announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). By November 30, 2023, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be updated...
Immigrant Nobel Prize Winners Continue to Impress in 2023
In 2023, immigrants have kept doing what they have done for years—winning Nobel Prizes. This year, four of the six U.S. recipients of Nobel Prizes in medicine, chemistry, and physics came to America as immigrants. Immigrants have contributed substantially to the...
Why Hasn’t My Case Been Decided Yet? USCIS’s Long Processing Times
Nationwide, millions of families, businesses, and individuals applying for immigration benefits are waiting long periods of time for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process and approve their applications and petitions. Over the past few years,...
Can starting a franchise lead to someone’s legal immigration?
There are many different visa programs available for professionals in a variety of fields. Most of them require a pre-existing career or a position at a company that will qualify a visa applicant for an intracompany transfer. However, some people immigrate based on...
Study Shows Impressive Growth in the U.S. Latino Economy
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...
Six Useful Apps for Immigrants to the U.S.A.
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...