The process of applying for a visa or green card in the United States is time-consuming and often confusing. When an individual receives a denial after months of waiting, it can be frustrating. There are many possible reasons for the denial of a green card or visa....
Consequences of visa overstays
According to the Center for Immigration Studies, more than half of the overstays in 2020 were short-term visitor visas. When individuals enter the U.S. on a visa, there is an understanding that they will adhere to the specified time frame granted by that document....
Navigating a merit hearing for your immigration case
A merit hearing is a crucial step in the immigration process, where an immigration judge reviews your case and makes a decision on whether to grant or deny your application for relief. Proper preparation and understanding of the procedure can significantly impact the...
What visa do you need to work in the USA?
You will need a work visa if you want to travel to the U.S. and legally hold down a job there. However, there are many different types of visas to get. The type you need will differ depending on several factors like your field of work, current employer and how long...
What is a national interest waiver?
As you undoubtedly know, there are many benefits to becoming a legal permanent resident of the U.S. Still, obtaining a green card is not always easy, especially if you must find an employer to sponsor you. With a national interest waiver, though, you may be able to...
Summary of the EB-5 program for investor visas
The EB-5 program has the potential to award an employment-based, fifth-preference visa. Applying could be a step towards obtaining a green card: permanent residency privileges, in other words. The overall purpose of this program is to stimulate the United States...
What happens during a naturalization interview?
If you want to become a citizen of the U.S., there are many steps you must take to officially complete this process. After you complete your citizenship application and attend your biometrics appointment, you must attend a naturalization interview. According to U.S....
What to know about the R-1 nonimmigrant visa
Religious organizations often have reason or need to bring in ministers or other religious workers from other countries. If a person from a religious affiliation wishes to go to the United States to serve there, what visa is available to them? What the R-1 visa allows...
How do L-2 visa holders complete Form I-9?
If your spouse has an L-1 visa, you probably entered the U.S. in L-2 status. Now that you have acclimated to living in the U.S. you may be thinking about applying for a job. Fortunately, by virtue of having L-2 status, you likely have employment authorization. Unlike...
A look at labor shortages by industry
A temporary non-agricultural visa allows some foreign workers to come into the U.S. for certain jobs that do not pertain to the agricultural field. If you wish to apply for this mode of access, you should know that it only applies to industries that have a labor...