As a permanent resident you can petition your spouse for a green card. This process takes longer when compared to the green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen route because an immigrant visa number is usually not immediately available to the spouses of permanent residents. What are the steps to secure your spouse a green […]
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Homeland Security Improves Grace Period For Certain Work Visas On November 18, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a final rule entitled “Retention of EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers”. The stated purpose of the regulation, effective January 17, 2017, is to improve the ability […]
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I just entered the US on an E-3, now what? The E-3 visa is a popular option for Australian nationals, seeking to enter the US to work for a sponsoring employer in a “specialty occupation.” You can read more about the requirements for the E-3 visa here. But what should you be aware of after […]
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Throughout our country’s history there may be only one thing more American than apple pie: starting your own business. This blog will give an overview of the visa options available to those looking to chart their own immigration course. The available options depend on the kind of business you’re looking to set-up and your individual […]
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If you were previously granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA), you can request a renewal when your current period of deferred action is close to expiring. Renewing DACA is a bit less daunting than requesting DACA for the first time. To renew DACA, you must meet certain requirements before you can apply for a […]
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Affidavit of Support for Family Based Immigration An important component of any family based immigration process is “Affidavit of Support”. The Affidavit of Support is an affidavit that must be completed on Form I-864 by the Petitioner of an immigrant petition in a family based green card case, when the Beneficiary (sponsored family member) is […]
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