immigration law

If you have a loved one who is seeking to come to the U.S. on an H-2B nonimmigrant visa, there’s good news from the federal government. Nearly 65,000 visas, also known as “temporary nonagricultural worker” visas will be available in addition to the current maximum of...

Living and working as an immigrant in the United States can sometimes leave an individual feeling insecure. What is a minor offense for most U.S. citizens may be grounds for deportation for immigrants. However, not every legal infraction leads to a deportation...

While qualifying for citizenship in the U.S. can be rewarding, the application process is fairly complex. You need to satisfy numerous elements for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). One factor that you’ll need to prove is that you are a...

Every year, thousands of foreign nationals earn the privilege to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely. Upon earning this privilege, these individuals are known as green card holders.  However, while the green card grants you an indefinite stay in the U.S. and its...

Many people dream about having the right to live and work in the United States. If you are one, it’s worth considering all the possible routes to a green card. Here are some of them: Through marriage If you plan to marry a U.S. citizen, you need to make it abundantly...

It’s always been your dream to live in the United States. You have family there and plans are in motion to join them on a permanent basis. The U.S. is known as the land of the free, and over 1 million people immigrate there every year. That being said, the immigration...

With the intricacies of the U.S. immigration system, not everyone who fears persecution in their home countries may qualify for asylum status. What happens then if you are in this situation? Although it offers lesser benefits, "withholding of removal" or "deportation...

Regardless of which country your passport originates in, chances are you keep it in a safe place while you are in the United States in case you need to travel out of the country or need to show it to someone for identification purposes. If you find that you rarely or...

As a business owner, completing the correct paperwork for your employees is an essential responsibility. These documents help protect your business and staff and ensure legal compliance. One of the forms you must complete for all employees is form I-9, Employment...