Immigration Blog

Introduction: A group of immigrants and employer groups filed a lawsuit against the exponential fees increase proposed by USCIS scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2024. This case was filed by the Plaintiffs Samantha Moody, American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA), and IT Service Alliance at The District court of Colorado. This case addresses significant...

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Securing a green card via a family sponsor entails the Petitioner, either a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident, initiating a petition for their spouse, parent, child/son/daughter, or sibling. This petition is filed using Form I-130, known as the Petition for Alien Relative. Regardless of the relationship basis for the petition, the following list highlights...

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Introduction. This case study delves into the successful EB-1A approval of an exceptional individual who made significant contributions to their field, revolutionizing network analytics and performance reporting systems. Background: The Petitioner with over two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, had a distinguished career at a leading telecommunications company. During their tenure, they led...

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The visa bulletin is a monthly publication issued by the US Department of State that provides information on the availability of immigrant visas. It categorizes applicants based on their priority date and country of birth, determining when they can proceed with applying for a green card. On the visa bulletin, the 5th preference category refers...

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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has gained significant attention from individuals holding H-1B and F-1 visas in the US. These visa holders, who seek pathways to permanent residency and greater flexibility in their lives, are increasingly turning to the EB-5 program as a viable option. The increase in interest stems from concurrent filing, which locks...

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Becoming a U.S. citizen is a significant milestone for immigrants who have made the United States their home. For those married to U.S. citizens, the process is often streamlined through the submission of Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization. However, when the U.S. citizen spouse has been employed abroad, there are unique considerations and challenges...

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Introduction Companies looking to transfer employees to the US from abroad can avail themselves of the L-1 intracompany transferees (L visa). There are two classifications of L-1 visas: The L-1A visa caters to intracompany transferees occupying managerial or executive roles within a company situated outside the United States. The L-1B visa accommodates intracompany transferees engaged...

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In the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, the question of where to invest is just as important as how funds are sourced and obtained. The program offers unique opportunities for investors seeking U.S. residency through investment, with a lower investment requirement of $800,000 USD for those who invest in projects located in rural areas, high unemployment...

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