Immigration Law Blog
Posted on May 28, 2013
The O-1 visa is one of the most widely misunderstood immigration programs offered by the United States State Department and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The first aspect to ...
Continue reading "O-1 Visas for Actors and Artists" »
Posted on May 24, 2013
The unfortunate events of September 11th, 2001 brought about major changes in immigration law and customs policies around the world. Air travel is a far cry from what it used to be in the days before ...
Continue reading "Hassle-Free Arrivals to the U.S.: The Global Entry Program" »
Posted on May 23, 2013
Generally speaking, individuals who arrive in the United States as exchange visitors under the J-1 and J-2 visas are required to return to their country of origin for a two-year period before they can ...
Continue reading "The Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement for J-1 and J-2 Visas" »
Posted on May 22, 2013
On May 21, 2013, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on a bipartisan vote of 13 to 5, to pass Senate Bill 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. It is now ...
Continue reading "Comprehensive Immigration Reform is out of Committee" »
Posted on May 20, 2013
May 14th, 2013 was a busy day for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee Majority. The day started with a press release from the committee that stressed the need for comprehensive immigration ...
Continue reading "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Enters Legislative Discussion" »
Posted on Apr 29, 2013
In the United States, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has been affecting several aspects of life since it became effective in 1967. This federal law establishes a framework for releasing ...
Continue reading "Immigration and the Freedom of Information Act" »
Posted on Apr 26, 2013
If you're a foreign national visiting the United States, recent changes to immigration Form I-94 (your arrival and departure record for your visit to the U.S.) will likely streamline your entry ...
Continue reading "How Will Changes to Form I-94 Affect Your Entry Process Into the U.S.?" »
Posted on Apr 24, 2013
Senate Bill 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, is being touted as of the most comprehensive legislative proposals in the United States since the ...
Continue reading "Gang of 8 Update: Details Emerge" »
Posted on Apr 16, 2013
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service began data entry for H-1B petitions selected in the lottery. Premium processing cases are being handled first and data entry for those cases should be ...
Continue reading "H1B Cap Update" »
Posted on Apr 5, 2013
USCIS announced today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2014. USCIS has also received more than 20,000 H-1B petitions filed on ...
Continue reading "H1b Cap Met Within First Week" »
Posted on Mar 27, 2013
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) is a topic that has previously been opposed by the Republican Party. Most notably, in 2007 Senate Republicans struck down a bill championed by President George ...
Continue reading "Senator Paul Rand and Efforts for Comprehensive Immigration Reform" »
Posted on Mar 25, 2013
Before explaining the I-601A provisional waiver, it is important to be aware of the original waiver that was in place and how the new rule directly affects it. The I-601A provisional waiver is a rule ...
Continue reading "Explaining the I-601A Provisional Waiver Rule" »
Posted on Mar 21, 2013
The H1B Visa was established in 1990 by the federal government and pertains to immigration law in San Diego, as well as throughout the United States. Through this program, employers have the ...
Continue reading "Current Updates about the H1B Visa 2014" »
Posted on Feb 11, 2013
In order to enter into the United States, you must apply for a non immigrant visa. The reason for you travel will decide which non immigrant visa you will apply for. For instance, an applicant ...
Continue reading "Consulate Interviews for Non Immigrant Visas" »
Posted on Feb 7, 2013
For an individual to apply for a green card under family based immigration, they must be a close family member of a United States citizen or a United States permanent resident. Under San Diego ...
Continue reading "Categories of Family Based Immigration" »
Posted on Feb 5, 2013
If you are an American citizen with a foreign fiancé(e), you may bring them into the United States to marry and live with you by applying for a K-1 Fiance Visa. A K-1 Visa is a non immigrant ...
Continue reading "Guidelines to Filing a K-1 Visa for a Foreign Fiancé(e)" »
Posted on Feb 4, 2013
Students looking to further their education by attending a University in the United States may be required to follow a different application process than in their home country. From selecting a ...
Continue reading "Application Processes for Studying in the United States" »
Posted on Jan 29, 2013
Four Democratic and Four Republican senators, offered a tentative proposal for Comprehensive Immigration Proposal this week. On Tuesday, President Obama acknowledged the proposal and hints that he ...
Continue reading "Immigration Reform Proposals" »
Posted on Dec 27, 2012
The United States is comprised of many well established industries, providing great opportunity for foreign entrepreneurs and investors looking to start a business in the United States. By starting a ...
Continue reading "Can a Foreign National Obtain an American Visa by Starting a Business in the US?" »
Posted on Dec 27, 2012
Foreign athletes looking to compete within the United States must meet specific requirements and provide extensive proof in order to obtain an American visa. With the help of expert San Diego ...
Continue reading "Obtaining American Visas for Foreign Athletes" »
Posted on Dec 20, 2012
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service has several offices at other nations for very specific immigration processing. The Panama City Field Office had jurisdiction over Panama, Ecuador, ...
Continue reading "USCIS will permanently close its field office in Panama, on Feb. 1, 2013" »
Posted on Dec 14, 2012
For most foreign nationals who want to live and work permanently in the United States, the ultimate goal is to obtain a green card, granting permanent residency status. Under immigration law in San ...
Continue reading "Who Qualifies for Permanent Residency through Employment?" »
Posted on Dec 14, 2012
In order to promote trade and investment as well as to encourage positive relations and peace with countries throughout the world, the United States has signed treaties of friendship, commerce and ...
Continue reading "How to Obtain an Investor Visa (E-1 and E-2)" »
Posted on Nov 26, 2012
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa classification that permits employers to employ foreign workers in a specialty occupation for a temporary period under the Immigration and Nationality Act. ...
Continue reading "How Skilled Professionals can Obtain an H-1B Visa" »
Posted on Nov 26, 2012
Naturalization is the process whereby a foreign national is granted US citizenship after the requirements set by congress in the immigration and Nationality Act are fulfilled. U.S. citizenship offers ...
Continue reading "Naturalization Residency Requirements" »