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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Many people come to the United States because of family relationships. They qualify as an immigrant because a spouse or other family member has already entered the country or qualified for a visa. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues...
