An Employment Green Card Petition as alternative of an H1b Visa Dear friends, As you know, this year the process to apply for an H1B Visa has dramatically changed as we explained in our February Newsletter. Even though now is easier and inexpensive to participate in the H-1b visa lottery, this also means that more… [Read More]
Immigration Newsletters & Resources
Uncertainty in New Process for applying for H1B Visas for Professional Employees in 2020
Uncertainty in New Process for applying for H1B Visas for Professional Employees in 2020 As many already know, the H-1B Visa Procedures will be somewhat different for the 2021-2022 period, particularly for those filing initial applications, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. While the basic H1B requirements and structure remain the same:… [Read More]
Immigration Impact of Criminal Charges Even Without a Conviction
Immigration Impact of Criminal Charges Even Without a Conviction Dear friends, Most people understand that a conviction in a criminal case will have a substantial impact on their immigration status, but very few realize that even just a criminal charge may have an impact on an immigrant as significant as if they were convicted. Below… [Read More]
Don’t Wait to Become a U.S. Citizen. Our Country Needs Your Vote
Don’t wait to become a U.S. Citizen. Our country needs your vote Dear friends, Unfortunately it is now well known, that this administration is fraught with corruption, lies and racism, and that it poses severe challenges for immigrants and their families. Yet it is difficult to complain if we do not exercise our right to… [Read More]
FOIA requests and how can they be helpful in an immigration case
FOIA requests and how can they be helpful in an immigration case Dear friends, In our practice it is generally important to review the past history of a case in order to establish the best strategy to move forward. Many times our clients do not have copies of past immigration applications they have filed or… [Read More]
Are you eligible for asylum in the U.S.?
Are you eligible for asylum in the U.S.? Dear friends, To be eligible for asylum in the U.S., a person must prove that they are part of a special group in their country and that they have been persecuted in the past or that they have a reasonable fear that they will be persecuted… [Read More]
Sealing a criminal record and Immigration Applications
Sealing a Criminal Record and Immigration Applications Dear friends, A question we are asked often in our criminal defense and immigration law practice is whether or not a criminal record can be sealed. A “Criminal Record” is usually connected with a criminal charge that is filed in a court. Most states keep a list of… [Read More]
Asylum Decades in Waiting
Asylum Decades in Waiting Dear friends, We would like to share our client’s amazing story of bravery and perseverance to inspire everyone to keep fighting for what they want, as even when our government’s actions are questionable there is always hope. Selim was a teenager when he found his way to America in August of… [Read More]
The immigration crisis has worsened…
The Immigration Crisis Has Worsened… Dear friends, A Real Immigration Crisis has been created and worsened by the Trump Administration. While Trump’s “Crisis Proclamations” in November and February were not credible or accurate, a true humanitarian crisis has been created by his administration and will be worsened by the implementation of his recent orders. On… [Read More]
A New Mission and Vision
A New Mission and Vision Dear friends, Our team has done a lot of work to update our firm mission and vision to better reflect our values and culture, and we are exited to share them with you: *If you missed last month’s survey we still would like to hear from you. Our Mission To… [Read More]