Choosing the Best Employment Visa Option: H-1B or U.S. Employment-based Residency This time every year, our attention turns to the H-1B category. Last year, the H-1B Visa petition process introduced a brand-new initial step: the registration process, which included a $10.00 fee and preceded the lottery selection. This year the process will be no different,… [Read More]
Non-Immigrant Visas (E, L, H1B, U, etc)
H1B Lottery Registration set to begin for the 2nd Year without change to the Prevailing Wage
H1B Lottery Registration set to begin for the 2nd Year without change to the Prevailing Wage On January 20, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration issued an Executive Order that all rules from the prior administration that were pending at the Federal Register but had not been published must be immediately withdrawn. In addition the Biden-Harris Administration… [Read More]
You May Qualify for a U Visa if You Are a Victim of Crime
You may Qualify for a U Visa if you are a Victim of Crime One of the aspects of life in the United States that tends to draw people to its shores is that it is safer to live here than in many other parts of the world. However, that does not mean that there… [Read More]
Exception for H-1, L-1 and J visas to the Proclamation Suspending Entry
H-1, L-1 and J Visa National Interest Exception to the Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to The US Labor Market Following Covid-19 As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on our lives, one of the Trump Administration’s Presidential Proclamations that was initially allegedly geared towards assisting in the country’s economic… [Read More]
USCIS Will Increase Fees Soon
USCIS Will Increase Fees Soon On July 31, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced that USCIS is increasing the filing fees for certain immigration applications and it will be effective on October 2, 2020. The final rule shows that, while USCIS decreases the costs of some immigration applications, other immigration benefits like Citizenship… [Read More]
Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants
Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants As we continue the fight against COVID-19 and the gradually return to our regular activities, we would like to remind you that the team of FitzGerald Law Company is accepting again in-person meetings and is available to answer your questions. During times of crisis, such… [Read More]
The New Trump Proclamation of 6/22/20
The New Trump Proclamation of June 22, 2020, Suspending Entry of Aliens “Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” As the school year has ended, we find ourselves entering a summer that will be markedly different from previous years. Although the ongoing coronavirus crisis continues to disrupt our lives,… [Read More]
What Are the U.S. Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa Types?
What Are the U.S. Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa Types? Generally, people from another country must obtain a visa, whether immigrant or non-immigrant to enter into the United States, if they do not qualify for the visa waiver program (ESTA), which allows non-immigrants from certain qualified countries to enter the country for up to 90 days… [Read More]
Trump’s Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants
Trump’s Proclamation/ Executive Order Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants Dear Friends, During these difficult times, we would like to remind you that our immigration, criminal defense and personal injury lawyers at FitzGerald Law Company are here to answer your questions and provide guidance. We know that there is a great deal of uncertainty regarding what… [Read More]
Types of Visa That Are Perfect for Investors
Types of Visa for Investors in the U.S. Being a foreign entrepreneur or business owner, you may want to create or invest in a business in the United States. However, in order to do so, you will need a sound business plan and the appropriate investor visa. Our U.S. visa lawyers can help you to… [Read More]