Of all the various ways immigrants can become legal residents and naturalized citizens of the United States, marrying an American citizen or a permanent legal resident is often considered to be the most straightforward. The best-case scenario involves an American citizen who meets his or her future spouse abroad and gets married in the U.S. …Read More
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How Is the U.S. Government Shutdown Affecting Immigration Services?
When the people of the United States celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 21st, the partial shutdown of government services had entered its fifth week. Thanks to a private donation from Delta Air Lines, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta had enough operating funds to open on the holiday, …Read More
Major Amendments Proposed for Regulations Governing H-1B Visas
Amidst all the bad news related to U.S. immigration policy under the administration of President Donald Trump, a glimmer of hope is emerging regarding the H-1B visa program, which benefits skilled foreign workers and American employers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its intention to overhaul the H-1B visa program through a series …Read More
4 Frequently Used Scams Targeting Immigrants
In November 2018, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the resolution of criminal charges filed against a South Carolina woman for defrauding dozens of foreigners who had experienced difficulty obtaining legal immigration status. According to the press release issued by DHS, the 43-year-old woman had promised her victims that she had the …Read More
5 Positive Aspects of Family-Based Immigration
Even though some forms of family-based immigration have existed in the United States since colonial times, the enactment of the Immigration and Nationality Act in 1965 has provided an organized and comprehensive path to residency and naturalization for relatives of foreigners who have established legal ties to the country. Up to 480,000 visas are granted …Read More
The Importance of Preserving Birthright Citizenship in the United States
In late October, United States President Donald Trump granted an interview to Axios, an online news outlet that also films segments for the cable television network HBO. In that interview, the President made a bold claim related to birthright citizenship, a legal principle known in Latin as jus soli. In essence, jus soli is established …Read More
What You Need to Know About EB-5 Visas in 2018
The challenging immigration climate under the Trump administration has also impacted the employment-based fifth-category visa, most commonly known as the EB-5 investors visa. This special visa has been around for a while, but it became a hot topic of national interest in the midst of the Great Recession, and that interest has been rekindled over …Read More
Changes to H-1B & H-4 Visas May Harm San Diego Economy
The misguided protectionist stance of the Trump administration could mean significant socioeconomic changes for San Diego, particularly in terms of its technology sector. Recently proposed revisions to the rules that govern the issuance of H-4 visas for spouses of H-1B visa recipients—who are already facing certain challenges related to their legal status in the country—may …Read More
7 Best Practices for U.S. Businesses to Manage Immigration Compliance
For small business owners in the United States, immigration compliance issues during the Trump administration have become delicate matters with a high potential of disrupting operations and becoming legal headaches. Prominent law firms around the country are retaining top-notch immigration attorneys for more than just compliance work. They’re also preparing to conduct lobbying work on …Read More
How Long Is the Process of Becoming an American Citizen?
Naturalization is the highest benefit awarded by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Foreigners who wish to receive this benefit normally have to wait a minimum of three to five years as U.S. residents before they’re eligible to become American citizens, and in some cases less than a year if they served in …Read More
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