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News & EventsUpdates and Challenges in E Visa Adjudication and 214(b) Refusals: Insights from Recent Developments
A recent exchange between the Department of State (DOS) and American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) around E visa adjudications, illustrates some important points about the application of INA§214(b). What are the primary points? Enhancing the Adjudication of E...
USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance concerning the eligibility criteria for the extraordinary ability (E11) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications, specifically targeted at individuals who can demonstrate...
How to Qualify for U.S. Citizenship as a U.S. Permanent Resident
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a significant milestone for many immigrants, offering a range of benefits including the right to vote, eligibility for federal jobs, and protection from deportation. If you are a U.S. permanent resident (also known as a Green Card holder),...
The Influence of AI on Immigration Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, and immigration law is no exception. The integration of AI into immigration law practice has brought about significant changes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and overall service delivery. This article...
Even a Founder creating his/her startup can obtain an O-1 visa.
The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa category available to individuals with extraordinary abilities in science, art, education, business, or athletics. It is designed for those who have risen to the very top of their field and can demonstrate sustained national or...
Why Investors Should Consider an EB-5 Investor Visa
Why Investors Should Consider an EB-5 Investor Visa The path toward getting legal permanent residency in the U.S. has always been a confusing journey with many different options to get the same result, a green card. To help streamline the process for investors, the...
Kamala Harris’ Running Partner, Tim Walz, and His Views on Immigration
Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate, but what are his views on immigration? As a 10-year veteran of congress, and current governor of Minnesota, he has been widely regarded as one of the most bipartisan members of government? The election so far has been...
New Biden Administration Immigration Guidance Leads to Increase in O-1A Visas and National Interest Waivers
Most people agree that the Trump administration was openly disdainful towards immigration in general, but they may not know just how important foreign-born workers are to the U.S. job market. Those same foreign-born workers and immigrants that former president Trump...
Why Investors Should Consider an EB-5 Investor Visa
The path toward getting legal permanent residency in the U.S. has always been a confusing journey with many different options to get the same result, a green card. To help streamline the process for investors, the U.S. passed the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022...
Second Random Selection of H-1B Regular Cap Visas for 2025 Complete
Every year, there are more people attempting to get an H-1B visa to work in the U.S. than there are H-1B work visas available. To make the system as equitable as possible for skilled and educated workers looking to enter the U.S. workforce, the United States...