Green Card
5 Ways to Get Your Adjustment of Status Moving Forward
Waiting for your adjustment of status to be processed and approved can be a painfully slow process. For many people, it can take years and
April 8, 2022
Immigration
H-4 EAD Premium Processing Update; Waiting will Continue
USCIS has faced increasing backlogs across the entire agency, and several factors have made these backlogs even worse in recent years. The immigration policies of
April 4, 2022
Green Card
Consequences of Using Your EAD and AP While Your AOS is Pending
Most people who apply for adjustment of status (AOS) also apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) and advance parole (AP) at the same time.
March 28, 2022
Green Card
Will the U.S. Government Accept my Foreign Birth Certificate?
Applications for permanent residency must include a lot of documentation. USCIS and Department of State require documentation of your birth. Ideally, this is achieved by
March 11, 2022
Green Card
Form I-485 Supplement J Uses
The Form I-485 Supplement J is a relatively new form. As its name suggests, it is a supplemental form to the Form I-485, Application to
March 4, 2022
Non-immigrant Visa
Why didn’t I get an EAD / AP Combo Card?
Recently, USCIS has been approving Employment Authorization documents (EADs) without approving advance parole travel documents (APs) at the same time even though both applications were
February 25, 2022
Immigration
SCOTUS to Hear Case on TPS and Eligibility for Adjustment
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to hear a case concerning whether a grant of temporary protected status (TPS) authorizes eligible noncitizens to obtain lawful permanent resident status. The case, Sanchez v. Mayorkas, No. 20-315, comes from the Third Circuit and is set for April 19, 2021.
April 5, 2021
H-1B Visa
News Flash: H-1B Visa Suspension Expires Today
President Biden has opted not to renew former President Trump’s executive order banning H-1B visas. That order was enacted in June 2020 and is set to expire today, March 31, 2021. President Biden has allowed the order to expire today to restore the pipeline for skilled foreign workers. This Is
March 31, 2021
Immigrant Visa
News Flash: Visa Bulletin Updates on YouTube
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin provides vital information to those seeking to file an immigrant visa petition. Each month, a bulletin is made available to the public via the Travel.State.Gov website. It summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during that month for “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing
March 22, 2021
H-1B Visa
H-1B Recapture of Days Spent Outside the U.S.
In this blog we address the following question: What happens to the time H-1B holders spend outside the U.S. while working for U.S. employers and still within the maximum six-year stay limitation? You may have wondered this yourself. If you travel abroad for vacation, business, or family matters during your six-year stay
March 19, 2021
H-1B Visa
News Flash: India and U.S. in Talks on H-1B Visa Restrictions
The H-1B visa restrictions have been top-of-mind for most foreign nationals seeking employment opportunities in the U.S. Cooperation between India and the U.S., along with an upcoming expiration date of the Trump-era H-1B visa ban, is bringing some good news for work visa hopefuls. India’s Minister of State for External
March 19, 2021
H-1B Visa
The H-1B Visa Beyond 6 Years
Subject to certain exceptions, an H-1B visa holder may be allowed to work in the U.S. for an initial period of three years. This status may be extended for an additional three years, but it generally cannot go beyond a total of six years. Once the six years are up, the individual cannot seek an H-1B visa extension or be re-admitted to the U.S. on
March 17, 2021
H-1B Visa
News Flash: USCIS May Reopen Denied H-1B Petitions
On Friday, March 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it may reopen, and possibly reconsider, previously revoked or denied H-1B petitions (Form I-129). Who is Eligible? To be eligible for consideration, a motion to reopen and/or reconsider a denied H-1B petition must: Be filed before the end
March 15, 2021
H-1B Visa
H-1B Registration Closes March 25
Starting in 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) started a new process employers must go through to apply for H-1B cap visa petitions. The electronic H-1B registration process is a preliminary step an employer must complete now (deadline March 25) before they can file H-1B visa petitions on behalf
March 12, 2021
H-1B Visa
How to Create an H-1B Registrant Account
The electronic H-1B registration process is a preliminary step an employer must complete now (deadline March 25) before they can file H-1B visa petitions on behalf of foreign nationals with specialized degrees (also known as “requested workers”) who have never had H-1B status. To register, you must have a myUSCIS
March 12, 2021
Non-immigrant Visa
News Flash: Expansion of Interview Waiver Eligibility
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals wishing to renew a nonimmigrant visa. The visa must be in the same classification and category. This is not the first instance of such an expansion. 48 Months is the Magic Number Originally, only applicants whose
March 12, 2021
Fiancé Visa
Fiancé Visa: Before You Say “I Do”
Getting engaged is an exciting time, full of possibility and joy. Congratulations on finding the person who makes your heart sing! But while you are sharing the happy news with family and friends, don’t forget about an important process to help you bring your fiancé(e) to the U.S. for your
March 10, 2021
Green Card
Do Green Card Holders Pay U.S. Taxes?
The short answer is “yes.” Acquiring a green card makes you a lawful U.S. permanent resident, as such, you automatically assume all the tax responsibilities of a U.S. tax resident. The federal government requires all tax-eligible U.S. citizens to declare their worldwide income sources to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
March 10, 2021
Immigration Fraud
Immigration Fraud
Immigration fraud is very common in the U.S. immigration system. As a result, government agencies evaluating immigration benefits have become highly skeptical and the penalty for fraud can be substantial. Many of the problems stem from a lack of understanding or from the political realities in the immigrant’s home country.
March 10, 2021
Naturalization
How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship as a Refugee
Many people find themselves in the U.S. after escaping from their home countries due to war or fear of persecution. Some of these immigrants become refugees and asylees in the U.S. The U.S. immigration process for a refugee seeking to become an American citizen can be long and difficult to navigate. However, with the help
March 10, 2021
Unauthorized Practice of Law
Beware of Unauthorized Immigration Law Services
The process of obtaining residency in the U.S. is quite complicated. Yet immigrants face many other problems, in addition to the denial of grant of status. Whether you are seeking permanent or temporary residency in the U.S., you need the service of a Columbus immigration attorney to help you with
July 31, 2019
H-1B Visa
How to Find an H-1B Visa Sponsor
The most important thing to know about obtaining employment in the U.S. and obtaining an H-1B work visa is that you should contact an experienced Dublin immigration attorney for sound legal guidance and assistance as you seek to obtain the visa. U.S.-based employers who act as H-1B visa sponsors –
April 18, 2019
Investor Visa
5 Ways Investors Can Come to the U.S.
The U.S. is always looking for innovative entrepreneurs and investors. Here are five visa options for international investors and entrepreneurs who are seeking good investment opportunities in the United States. Option 1: EB-5 Regional Center Investment The EB-5 regional center investment option allows you to invest $900,000 in an EB-5
February 20, 2019
Investor Visa
Financial Gifts as Source of Funds for E-2 Visa
Obtaining legal assistance and insights from an experienced U.S. immigration lawyer is your wisest move if you’re an international investor and you are interested in investing, and living with your family, in the United States. If you are an international investor, keep reading to learn more from our Dublin investor
November 22, 2018
Immigration
How to Fight Deportation in a U.S. Immigration Court
If you are an immigrant in the U.S. and you are at risk for removal (commonly called “deportation”), you need the assistance of an experienced immigration appeals attorney, and you must get that help as soon as you know that you are at risk of deportation. In recent years, the
August 17, 2018
Non-immigrant Visa
How to Get a Work Visa for Employment in the U.S.
People from many parts of the world want to work here in the United States. You are about to learn what it takes to hire an international employee in the United States and what it takes for both international employees and their employers to stay compliant with the law. An
June 15, 2018
Non-immigrant Visa
How to Change Your Visa Status
Nonimmigrant visas are approved for immigrants who plan to be in the United States temporarily. The federal government has established more than forty carefully defined nonimmigrant visa categories. That provides a lot of options for those who want to enter the U.S. temporarily to work, study, conduct business, or simply
May 15, 2018