Category Archives: Immigration Visa

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t only upended the economy of the United States but also created a climate of uncertainty with regard to immigration policy. Right in the midst of the first wave of coronavirus infections and deaths, President Donald Trump began hinting at major changes in immigration policy, and some of them directly impact the …Read More

Immigration policies enacted by the White House under the administration of United States President Donald Trump have been highly criticized not only for being draconian but also for being misguided. In many cases, justification for new measures has been explained with incorrect information. For example, when Trump refers to a security crisis at the southern …Read More

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

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

The Form I-94 used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is the document that determines the length of time a foreigner can remain in the country. This form is completed at the port of entry and serves as proof of admissibility. A foreigner arriving in the U.S. will not be allowed to proceed …Read More

Permanent residents who have already received a green card can submit petitions to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the purpose of getting them visas, work permits and legal status that will lead to permanent residency. This can be accomplished through what is known as the 2A second preference category of immigration. The …Read More