In the United States, our Immigration laws, policies, and procedures are complex and cause much confusion for my clients. One innocent mistake can have unintended, negative consequences – denial of your case or worse. Therefore, it is essential to have the correct information before heading down any particular path. Like millions of other people, when I need information for personal reasons, I often start with a Read More
Check Out My Interview with VoyageMIA
I was recently interviewed by VoyageMia about my life and career. I always find it a little awkward to talk about myself. However, I had fun doing the interview. The entire interview can be found here. For those who only want the highlights, these are mine: Becoming a Lawyer Growing up, every evening we would discuss current events and news at our dinner table. As we all know, the television news media loves to Read More
3 Things Employers Need to Know about Hiring Foreign Students
Employers hiring foreign students, whether an undergraduate or graduate student, need to be aware of these three topic areas in order to comply with the law. 1. Optional Practical Training vs. Curricular Practical Training for Foreign College Students Foreign college students may obtain permission to work with either Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Only college Read More
Applying for a Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen
Congratulations! A marriage is the start of an exciting journey for couples! Be sure to consider these aspects of the green card process if you plan to marry a U.S. citizen. Yes, you can get a green card through marriage. The Process The green card application process starts with the couple's physical residence. Does the couple already reside together in the United States? Or does one spouse reside in his or her Read More
Know Before You Go: The ABC’s of Travel
Travel can be confusing, whether an individual is coming in as a non-immigrant or as a green card holder. These three common questions and answers point non US citizen travelers in the right direction. A. What documents do visitors and immigrants to the United States need? Where and when do they obtain them? Temporary Visitors for Pleasure or Work: Passport issued by their home country. Visa, issued Read More
3 Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for US Employment
Looking to enter the US on a work visa without the lengthy process and the H-1B visa lottery? There are three visas that are significantly faster and easier to apply for, with no lottery that are excellent options for employers and employees alike. These programs are for citizens of Canada, Mexico, Australia, Chile and Singapore. E-3, Work Visa for Australians Australians may apply at the US Consulate in Read More
3 things to know now about H-1B visas and the recent changes
Concerned about the most recent changes to H-1B visas and announcements? Here are three things to know now. 1. Electronic Registration Requirement - Suspended Until 2020 USCIS announced that the "new electronic registration requirement requires petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption, to first electronically register with USCIS during Read More
