Extending an H-1B visa is an important process for foreign workers in the United States who wish to continue their employment beyond the initial visa period. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in...
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What is the ICE detention system?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plays a crucial role in enforcing immigration laws in the United States. As a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE is responsible for a wide range of duties, including border control, deportation...
Living the American dream: A guide to green card holder rights
Obtaining a green card is a momentous occasion, paving the way for a new life in the U.S. However, with this privilege comes rights and responsibilities. Understanding them is crucial for navigating your American journey. Below, we will unpack some of the essential...
3 things to know about temporary protected status
Temporary protected status is a humanitarian provision under United States immigration law. It's designed to protect foreign nationals who can't return to their home countries due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters or other extraordinary and temporary...
Federal government makes additional 65,000 H-2B visas available
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...
Can you be deported for breaking the law?
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...
What does “good moral character” mean?
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...
What is green card abandonment?
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...
How can you get a green card?
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...
Immigration scams to avoid
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...