Losing your job is already a daunting experience, but even more so if you are an immigrant on an H-1B work visa. On top of worrying about your source of livelihood, you will probably be anxious about whether the government will deport you sooner or later. After all,...
Immigration Law
Can you get a green card for your sibling?
Many immigrants feel lonely in the United States without their families, so seeing a sibling again can be very exciting. Even though technology has made it easy to talk to people all over the world, there is nothing like being with someone in person. But there is one...
Crimmigration: Exploring challenges and solutions
Crimmigration represents the merging and interaction of criminal and immigration laws. It highlights the interplay between criminal offenses and their consequences on an individual’s immigration status. Over the years, it has become a significant area of concern,...
H-1B visa holders can have more than one employer
Working in the United States can present you with many opportunities, including attracting the attention of other employers. Given today’s economic situation, you may want to explore having multiple jobs, which can potentially increase income, job security, and career...
How can a lawyer help me with obtaining a family visa?
Foreign-born US citizens looking to bring the rest of their family over to the USA generally have to apply for a family visa. The process for obtaining such a visa can be complex, and getting the assistance of a lawyer specializing in immigration laws can help in...
Who can travel with someone who has a work visa?
Securing a work visa is an exciting moment in someone's life. They can continue developing their career and can legally enter the United States to do so. In many cases, a work visa could be the first step on the path toward citizenship. Their good fortune can also...
Can I get a U.S. green card if I have a criminal record?
A criminal record can impact your ability to gain entry into the U.S. on a green card. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency has strict rules on who gets into the country and negatively considers people with criminal records. The agency...
A healthy economy needs immigrants
There's no denying that immigrants play a vital role in our economy. From agriculture to finance, businesses across the country rely on foreign-born workers to keep things running smoothly. And while the current debate over immigration reform can be heated at times,...
The goal of a green card marriage interview
If you get married, and your spouse is a citizen but you are not, you may be able to use that marital status to get a green card. One of the reasons that the U.S. government gives out green cards is to allow married couples to stay together when one of them originally...
How do you know if you’re eligible for The U Visa?
The purpose of the U visa is to help victims of a particular set of crimes that have suffered physical or mental abuse and have worked with US law enforcement to help bring the perpetrator(s) of the crime to justice. The U visa was introduced with the passing of the...
