Category Archives: Immigration
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 »
Schedule I Substances and Immigration Consequences for Noncitizens
In recent years, many states and localities have moved toward legalizing and decriminalizing certain controlled substances, particularly marijuana and Psilocybin, also known as “Magic Mushrooms” or “Shrooms.” However, these state-level changes do not affect the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which continues to classify marijuana and other substances as Schedule I drugs. On May… Read More »
The Impact of the Supreme Court Overturning the Chevron Doctrine on Immigration Policies
The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the longstanding Chevron Doctrine represents a shift in the landscape of administrative law and its implications for immigration policies. The Chevron Doctrine, established over 40 years ago, mandated that federal courts defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. By dismantling this precedent, the Supreme… Read More »
From L-1 to Green Card: Transitioning from a Temporary Worker to a Permanent Resident
For many L-1 visa holders, the journey to the United States begins with the promise of temporary work as an intracompany transferee. However, the ultimate goal for some is to transition from this temporary status to becoming a lawful permanent resident (LPR), commonly known as holding a green card. This transition is not just… Read More »
The Concept of “Dual Intent”: Understanding Its Application in U.S. Immigration
In U.S. immigration law, the concept of “Dual Intent” occupies a unique and crucial position. It allows certain visa holders to enter the U.S. with the intention of both visiting temporarily and seeking to become permanent residents. This legal framework acknowledges that individuals can simultaneously hold the intent to stay temporarily and the desire… Read More »