ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program Benefits and Limitations For decades, the US government has made it relatively simple for citizens from certain countries to travel to the U.S. as visitors for short periods without a visa, through its Visa Waiver Program (VWP). More recently, this program has become commonly known now as ESTA (Electronic… [Read More]
Immigration Newsletters & Resources
How to Obtain your U.S. Residency / Green Card through TPS
How to Obtain your U.S. Residency / Green Card through TPS TPS holders may apply for Legal Permanent Residency (a Green card) in the United States via adjustment of status, now that they are eligible to receive a TPS travel permit (form I-512T),which allows them to lawfully re-enter the U.S. after traveling abroad. While TPS… [Read More]
Answers to the Most Frequent US Immigration Questions
Answers to the Most Frequent US Immigration Questions We would like to share with you answers to the most common general questions our Boston immigration lawyers receive. If I have a child who is a U.S. citizen, can I obtain legal status in the U.S.? You can do so under two circumstances: 1). If your… [Read More]
Do you qualify for a Cancellation of Removal case (10 Year Law)?
Do you qualify for a Cancellation of Removal case (10 Year Law)? Cancellation of Removal/ Deportation is a limited form of relief for certain non-permanent residents who are in removal proceedings and meet the following requirements: The alien must demonstrate that they have lived in the United States continuously for the last ten years without… [Read More]
Who can apply for a TN work U.S. visa?
Who Can Apply for a TN Work Visa? The TN Visa is a non-immigrant work Visa for qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals in certain specified occupations. These include scientists, engineers, architects, economists, lawyers, accountants, pharmacists, dentists, nutritionists, therapists, veterinarians, nurses, and teachers (see the full list of professions that qualify for a TN Visa). Established… [Read More]
I Was Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery, What can I do Next? An Employment Green Card Petition may be the Answer
I Was Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery, What can I do Next? An Employment Green Card Petition may be the Answer Hoping to be selected in the H-1B lottery can be a nerve-wracking experience for both employees as well as employers, as there are usually never enough H-1B visas available to fulfill the demand… [Read More]
Answers to your H-1b Visa Questions
Answers to your H-1b Visa Questions As we approach H-1 visa registration time, we would like to share with you answers to the most common H-1b visa questions our Boston immigration lawyers receive. 1. What is an H-1b Visa? An H-1b Visa is a non-immigrant visa that is generally used by companies to have a… [Read More]
What are the 6 most common Non-Immigrant US Visas?
What are the 6 Most Common Non-Immigrant US Visas? Dear friends, What is a non-immigrant visa? A Non-immigrant Visa is a visa for foreigners, who want to come or remain in the United States, on a temporary basis for a specific period of time and purpose, as opposed to an Immigrant Visa through which an… [Read More]
The Remote Workplace and H-1b Amendments
The Remote Workplace and H-1b Amendments In the last 2 years our understanding of our workplace has changed. In January of 2020 the majority of us left our homes each day to go to work, whether it be at an office or a customer’s site. But since March of 2020, for many our workplace has… [Read More]
Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year
Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year
