Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and (DOS) began implementing its new Public Charge rule nationwide which required officers to make a prospective determination as to whether an applicant for a green card is likely to become a public charge. See our previous article for further details: Because of this rule many...
Chris Prescott
COVID-19 has left countless non-immigrants out of a job and scrambling for ways to remain in the U.S. For individuals who have been in the U.S. for many years and are already on the path to lawful permanent residency, the loss of a job can be absolutely devastating and the prospect of having to leave...
On Monday, July 6, 2020 SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program (a division of ICE) announced that students taking a full online course load in the fall semester are not allowed to remain in the US. This new rule was a departure from a previous exemption announced in March 2020, allowing students to study online...
Having had a week to reflect on the proclamation I felt that it was necessary to write a second article about the potential implications and to answer some of the common questions that clients have been asking us about the proclamation. My first article focused on the proclamation’s immediate impact on non-immigrant workers. For details...
Jun222020
60 days after suspending the issuance of green cards President Trump has now extended this order to include H-1Bs and a number of other visa categories. While many argue that the revival of the U.S. economy will depend on the help of Immigrants, this is not something which Trump can put into a slogan to...
Welcome to our guide on securing H-1B approval beyond the 6-year limit. This resource explores strategies and options to extend your H-1B status. It gives valuable insights for navigating this key part of the visa process. An individual on H-1B visa may only stay for 6 years. This limit also applies to spouses and children...
There are a number of potential employment options for International students on an F-1 student visa to gain work experience that is directly related to their field of study. On-campus employment On-campus employment is permitted once classes have started provided it is on the school’s premises or at an off-campus location that is educationally affiliated...
If you’re considering a green card through employment, explore Employment-Based Immigrant Visas. These visas offer permanent residence based on your skills or investment in the U.S. economy, with different categories and requirements. The vast majority of applicants typically file either an EB-2 or EB-3. Historically, most candidates prefer EB-2, however, because of the large number...