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...
Immigration Explained
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...
What is the grace period if you’re an immigrant who gets fired?
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,...
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,...
What are crimes of moral turpitude?
Criminal offenses operate on a spectrum, with some crimes being more serious than others. While serious in their own right, crimes such as drunk driving are usually not categorized as “crimes of moral turpitude”. The most serious crimes, however, are often called...
How America’s “flawed” immigration system hurts innovation
If you immigrated to the U.S. to work in one of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields or you have a loved one who is pursuing a work visa for that purpose, it will come as no surprise that immigrants are behind some of the most important...
Key points to know about investment visas
Some people who want to come to the United States can do this through the investment visa program. There are 10,000 of these visas available each year. These visas have very specific requirements, so anyone who’s interested in using one should learn about what must...