Category Archives: Immigration
What Is the Freedom of Information Act and How Does It Apply to Immigration Cases?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a vital tool for transparency in government, allowing individuals, attorneys, and advocates to access records held by federal agencies. Originally enacted in 1966, FOIA ensures that the operations and decisions of the U.S. government are open to scrutiny, fostering accountability and empowering individuals to obtain information critical… Read More »
USCIS Announces Updated Guidance for Filing Form I-140 with the FLAG System: What Employers and Petitioners Need to Know
On January 13, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updated procedures for filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in alignment with the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. This Federal Register notice (FRN) clarifies documentary requirements for petitions accompanied by a permanent labor certification, Schedule… Read More »
USCIS Ends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Green Card Applicants: What You Need to Know
Starting January 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer require applicants for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident (green card) status to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This significant change removes COVID-19 vaccination documentation from the requirements outlined in Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record,… Read More »
Proving Bona-Fide Marriage for Family-Based Immigration
For many immigrants, obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is an important pathway to securing permanent residency in the United States. However, due to the potential for fraudulent marriage claims, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State scrutinize marriage-based green card applications very… Read More »
The Evidence That A Professor Needs To Obtain An EB-1 Visa
The EB-1 visa is an employment-based visa that allows the following people to live and work in the United States: Immigrants with an extraordinary ability. Certain multinational executives and managers. Outstanding professors and researchers. If a professor wishes to obtain an EB-1 visa, there are certain requirements they must satisfy. And, one of the… Read More »
The 4 Things You Can Do If Your Naturalization Application Was Denied
If an immigrant’s naturalization application was denied, then there are four things that they can, and should, do. By doing these things, and speaking with a lawyer, they will be much closer to becoming a United States citizen. The Significance Of Naturalization Someone who is born in the United States, to parents who are… Read More »
What Is PERM Labor Certification?
Many immigrants must obtain PERM labor certification to live/work in the United States. But, some immigrants can bypass PERM labor certification, if they qualify for certain visa arrangements. Going over what, exactly, PERM labor certification is, and speaking with a lawyer, will allow an immigrant to live/work in the United States. What Is PERM… Read More »
You Can Help Your Family Member Obtain A Green Card
A person who wishes to help one of their family members obtain a green card will be able to apply for a green card on that person’s behalf. Even though the above is true, there is one thing to know about this: the process of helping a family member obtain a green card differs… Read More »
TN NAFTA Visas: A Pathway for Professionals from Canada and Mexico
The TN NAFTA visa offers a unique and streamlined pathway for professionals from Canada and Mexico to work in the United States. Established under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and continued under its successor, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the TN visa is designed to facilitate the temporary entry of qualified professionals… Read More »
The EB-5 Visa Classification: A Pathway to U.S. Residency Through Investment
The EB-5 visa program, established by Congress in 1990, offers a unique pathway to U.S. residency for foreign investors. Designed to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment, the EB-5 program has become an attractive option for many investors worldwide. The EB-5 visa, or the Immigrant Investor Program, allows foreign nationals… Read More »