Recapture of H-1B Time Spent Abroad
May 23, 2011
Can a foreign national who has used up all six allowable years of H-1B eligibility get back or "recapture" time spent abroad to receive additional tim Yes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services h...
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Job Changes During the Permanent Residence Process
May 23, 2011
An AC21 Portability Guide...
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Can Anyone Get a Green Card by Marrying a U.S. Citizen?
May 23, 2011
The myth that marrying a citizen helps anyone dispelled....
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The differences between permanent residence and citizenship
May 23, 2011
This guide explains the legal distinction between permanent residence (a "green card") and U.S. citizenship....
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What is the difference between a visa and a visa stamp?
May 23, 2011
What is the difference between a visa and a visa stamp? A visa is best defined as the right to be present in the U.S. for a specific period of time for a specific purpose. Both the type of visa on wh...
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The Three and Ten Year Bars to Reentry
May 23, 2011
A summary of the bars for overstaying visa status here....
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What Does "Status" Mean?
May 23, 2011
A guide to the immigration concept of "Status"...
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Priority Dates and Preference Classes Explained
Mar 06, 2011
What is the Priority Date? The priority date is the date the first paperwork for permanent residence is filed with a government agency.
For an Employer-sponsored case, this is either the date a lab...
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Nonimmigrant Visa FAQs
Jun 16, 2010
Q: What does "Nonimmigrant" mean?
A: Essentially, "nonimmigrant" means "temporary" - a visa that allows a foreign national to be present in the U.S. for a limited period of time for a specific purpose...
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Immigration overview
Jun 16, 2010
Immigration is one of the most complex areas of law, where individuals who often don't speak English as a primary language are somehow expected to understand a complex series of laws and regulations (f...
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