Written by attorney Karen-Lee Pollak, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Time as a Permananent Resident. Permanent Residents are people who have “permanent resident” status in the United States as provided for under U.S. immigration laws. Permanent Residents are normally... more
Written by attorney Moses Apsan, about 2 years ago.
A young couple came to my office recently with a familiar story. The husband, a United States citizen, sponsored his wife for the Green Card. As she entered the U.S properly, with a visa, she... more
Written by attorney Elizabeth Kohler, about 2 years ago.
Carefully Review Your Immigration Forms. When you filled in and mailed your immigration forms, you should have either made a copy, or if you prepared these with the assistance of an attorney, he or... more
Written by attorney Stephanie Scarborough, about 2 years ago.
Where Should I Have My H-1B Visa Stamped?. It is generally best to obtain your visa stamping at the US Embassy or Consulate serving your home country. However, if you must go for stamping at a... more
Written by attorney Carl Shusterman, almost 4 years ago.
If you are working for a foreign entity and must visit the United States for business reasons, you are likely permitted to visit the U.S. with a B-1 visa. The B-1 visa is reserved for those foreign... more
Written by attorney C. Abbott, over 1 year ago.
One of the major hurdles faced by people from other countries who want to travel to the United States is the consulate interview. This interview is conducted by a Consulate officer who examines the... more
Written by attorney Ruby Powers, about 1 year ago.
Law Office of Ruby L. Powers - Immigration Law Firm focused on Waivers It is not yet available (as of April 2012), but everything points to it being available later in the year. You must already... more
Written by attorney JoAnn Barten, over 2 years ago.
The U.S. consulate in Ciudad Juarez processes the largest volume of immigrant visas in the world for any U.S. consulate or embassy. Last year 132,000 immigrant visas were processed. In the past,... more
Written by attorney Gerald Goulder, over 2 years ago.
One of my clients recently entered the US on Visa Waiver. Visa Waiver is a nonimmigrant 90-day entry authorized by treaty with countries that have biometric passports, and no Consular Visa interview... more
Written by attorney Elizabeth Blandon, 5 months ago.
Telling the complete truth, however unfavorable a foreign national may think it is to their case, is always preferable to misrepresenting the facts. Some immigration cases take avery longtime to... more
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