An H-1B visa is the standard non-immigrant visa that a U.S. employer will apply for when sponsoring skilled foreign workers. However, the H-1B visa does have several restrictions and limitations, meaning it may not always be the best option for the foreign employee. Deciding on the correct visa to apply for is crucial, as it […]
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There is a lot of information to process when sorting through the requirements for getting a visa to the United States. One of the most common misunderstandings is the difference between a Visa and a status. Many people use the two terms interchangeably, but they are two different concepts. This quick guide will lay out […]
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What is DAPA? Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (“DAPA”) is a component of the “Immigration Accountability Executive Action” that provides temporary relief (“deferred action”) from deportation to parents of US citizens or legal permanent residents. DAPA is structurally similar to the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) program currently administered by the USCIS in that […]
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One of the major announcements in President Obama’s recent executive action focuses on expanding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) program so that more people can qualify for the program. The deferred action program allows certain qualifying individuals who are in the United States illegally to stay in the United States without fear of […]
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Things You Should Know When Applying For a H-1B Visa One of the most common and highly sought after U.S. work visas is the H1B visa. Every year on April 1 the U.S. government makes available 85,000 new H-1B visas. Of the 85,000 spots made available every year, 20,000 are allocated to the “advanced degree […]
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Lightman Founder Contributes To Gigaom Immigration Discussion Lightman Law Firm founder and principal attorney, Douglas Lightman, recently contributed to the Gigaom.com article, “Can Facebook help immigrants prove their presence in the US?” Mr. Lightman commented on the type of documents that immigrants can (and should) provide during the deferred action application process. These documents (as well as social media) are meant to prove […]
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