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Immigration Articles

Immigration

H-1B Visa Guide for Employers

Everything than an Employer needs to know about hiring on an H-1B visa

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 28, 2020
In-House CounselLaw FirmsImmigration

Attorney Fees for Temporary Visas and Green Cards

The field of immigration law lends itself well to predictable pricing arrangements. This guide provides an overview of attorney fees for temporary visas and green cards.

Pieter Gunst

Jul 20, 2020
Law FirmsCareerImmigrationLabor and Employment

Visa Options for Trainees

Training is often an important part of advancing in a career or being skilled at a job.

Sweta Khandelwal

Nov 18, 2015
Immigration

Visa Options for Artists and Entertainers

While the U.S. offers several different types of visas for foreigners coming to the U.S., some of the less discussed visas are those for artists and entertainers.

Sweta Khandelwal

Nov 11, 2015
Immigration

The Startup Visa and Reform for Entrepreneurs

The Startup Visa Act of 2011 was introduced in Congress in 2011 but did not pass.

Sweta Khandelwal

Nov 06, 2015
Immigration

Comprehensive Immigration Reform – How It Started and Why It’s Needed

Comprehensive immigration reform is finally underway.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

The Startup Act of 3.0 – a Path to Citizenship for Entrepreneurial Immigrants

In the midst of all of the CIR, yet another piece of legislation has entered the fray.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

New I-9 Form for Employers

USCIS has announced a new I-9 Employment Eligibility Form, found here.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

H-1B Visa Extensions

While the H-1B quota for the fiscal year 2014 is over, it is significant to note that those foreign nationals already in the US on H-1B visas are exempt from the annual quota.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

CIR's Startup Entrepreneur Visa

The discussion and debate around the proposed Immigration Reform bill continues.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Extraordinary and Outstanding Immigrants – the EB-1 Visa

Although the Employment Based (“EB”) categories may change with the new CIR bill introduced just several weeks ago, there is no guarantee that the EB changes or the bill in its entirety will pass.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Exceptional Immigrants – The EB-2 Visa and National Interest Waivers

Our last article was about the EB-1 Visa, which is set aside for “Aliens of Extraordinary Ability.”

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Skilled Workers and Professionals – The EB-3 Visa

This will be the final part in the survey of the EB visas, as we have already covered the EB-5 visa and the EB-4 visa is too specific to talk about generally.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Sanctions for Immigration Noncompliance

Congress’ power over immigration is plenary, meaning it is absolute.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
ImmigrationTaxation

Tax Implications for Immigrants

Tax consequences on one’s income are bound to arise regardless of the way a person has immigrated to the US- – through investment, employment, or family relationships.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Immigration Implications of the DOMA Ruling

The Supreme Court of the United States came out with a flurry of exciting decisions last week, including the decision on the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”).

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Legal Issue Series - How Many Researchers Does it Take?

This is the first of our Legal Issue Series, which will answer hard immigration questions and will attempt to fill in the many holes in the immigration system through legal analysis.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Major EB-5 Updates

One of the major avenues available for immigration for entrepreneurial noncitizens is the EB-5 category.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

New Electronic I-94 Procedures

As of April 30, 2013, the Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) agency rolled out its new electronic I-94.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
TechnologyImmigration

USCIS Publishes E-Verify Program Reports

The E-Verify system is an optional screening tool for employers used to check an employee’s work authorization status.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Legal Issue Series - What to do about Delayed OPT Extensions

For many foreign students on F-1 visas, the practical American training they receive is just as important as their education.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Battling Immigration Fraud

Crackdowns on notarios have caught media attention recently, and with good reason.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Intermittent Employees and I-9 Issues

Occasionally, a company requires an intermittent employee to complete a certain project or goal.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

L-1A Guidelines Clarified, USCIS Gets Reprimanded

The Administrative Appeals Office (“AAO”), where USCIS decisions get appealed, gave a decision that not only clarified the standards for approving L-1A visas, but also reprimanded USCIS for constantly applying a more difficult and incorr...

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

EB-5 Gets a Little Less Wild West with FINRA Rule 2111

For the longest time, the EB-5 Program has been running with little clarification and guidance from the multitude of federal and state agencies involved which includes USCIS.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

The Government Shutdown's Effect on US Immigration

The government shutdown has been the leading story in the news over the past week.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

The Basics of Establishing an EB-5 Regional Center

The rise in the Employment Based-5th category visa (“EB-5”)’s popularity has led to a corresponding rise in the number of Regional Centers, which are USCIS designations to businesses that pool EB-5 Investor funds for larger investments.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Dealing with 221(g) Issues from the Consulate

In this week’s article, we explore one common issue that happens to non-citizens seeking entry into the United States from abroad.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Visas and Residency for UC Tuition Purposes

It is no secret that many immigrants are young students seeking to attend the United States’ top universities.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
CriminalImmigration

Advanced Parole or H-1B?

It is a stressful, but rewarding, time when a noncitizen finally begins their adjustment of status process to obtain a green card.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
ImmigrationInternational

Special Visa Categories for Canadians

Despite the media attention surrounding immigration from Mexico, it’s important to remember that the United States shares a border to the north with Canada as well.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Domestic Worker Visa Options

It is not uncommon for many families and business people to bring personal assistants with them while traveling to the United States.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
CriminalImmigration

Immigration Consequences for Minor Crimes

Although sometimes the hardest part may be trying to get a visa, it can also be difficult just trying to keep it.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Surviving an Immigration Interview

After all of the papers have been filed and the visa has been approved, there is still one major hurdle on an intending immigrant’s mind: the visa interview.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

F-1 Student Visa Options After Graduation

Many universities are home to foreign students from all over the world.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Protect Yourself Against Common Immigration Scams

Scam artists have always targeted immigrants but with the Obama Administration’s issuance of the new Executive Order scams could be on the rise.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Employment Authorization for H-4 Dependent Spouses Available in May.

Currently dependent spouses on H-4 visas cannot lawfully seek employment in the United States, but that will be changing soon!

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

DACA Expansion and Creation of DAPA- Things to Know

As with all immigration changes, it’s important to educate yourself and be aware of timelines, requirements for applying, and the potential scams that often happen when such relief measures are announced.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

L-1B Denials Particularly High for Indian Nationals

L-1B classification was initially created by Congress to allow multinational companies to easily transfer employers from foreign operations to intra-company offices in the United States.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Foreign Students and the H-1B Cap Gap

With the school year coming to a close, it’s time for foreign students to start thinking on ways to continue to remain in the United States, following the conclusion of their academic programs.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Change of H-1B Workplace Requires Amended Petition

H-1B holders working at multiple worksites must have a Labor Condition Application (LCA) on file for each worksite.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Cross-Chargeability May Shorten the Wait Time to Apply for a Green Card

The last step when applying for a green card for applicants already in the United States on a non-immigrant temporary visa is the process of adjusting one’s status from the temporary nonimmigrant visa to a permanent immigrant visa.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Talks of Ending Birthright Citizenship

Generally, every child born in the United States is granted American citizenship.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Business and CorporateImmigrationLabor and Employment

Form I-9 Carries Heavy Penalties if Filed Incorrectly

All employers must ensure that Form I-9 is properly filled out for each employee.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Children Born Outside US Can Gain Citizenship Derivatively Through Parents

When a child is born outside the United States it seems logical that the child would not be granted automatic US citizenship.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

H-1B Visa Alternatives

In 2015, 233,000 applicants competed for the 65,000 H-1B visas available.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
CriminalDUIImmigration

Criminal Convictions Can Result in Serious Immigration Consequences

Criminal convictions are always accompanied with consequences.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

How to Renew a Green Card

A green card is the documentation granted to lawful permanent residents by the USCIS.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

OPT Extension for STEM Students Could be in Jeopardy

OPT is available to students on F-1 visas who have graduated or have been working towards a degree for nine months.

Sweta Khandelwal

Aug 19, 2015
Immigration

Immigration

The LawGives Immigration Guide provides information on immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas. Each visa description details: who can apply for the visa, work authorization status, and the length of stay.

May 26, 2015
Immigration

Immigrant Visa Types

An overview of permanent residency visas.

Hannah Konitshek

May 26, 2015
TechnologyImmigration

E-Visas

Enter the US as a treaty trader or treaty investor

Sweta Khandelwal

Feb 25, 2015
Immigration

The H-1B Visa Explained

The H1B visa classification permits a foreign national to work in the United States for a temporary period.

Legal.io

Feb 09, 2015
Business and CorporateImmigration

Trends in Adjudications of Multinational Executives

This guide covers trends in adjudications of multinational executives & managerial petitions for small and emerging businesses.

Sweta Khandelwal

Feb 09, 2015
Immigration

Entrepreneurial Visa Options

Visas for entrepreneurs wishing to come and/or stay in the United states.

Sweta Khandelwal

Feb 09, 2015

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