Applying for Asylum
Jun 07, 2016
You may be eligible for asylum in the US if you have been persecuted or have a "well-founded fear of persecution" in your country based on (1) political opinion, (2) religion, (3) race, (4) nationalit...
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NIW Guide for Physician Immigration
Jun 06, 2016
Generally, if a person qualifies for a green card under the EB-2 category, they must persuade their employer to undergo the PERM process (http://shusterman.com/perm.html). However, in 1999, Congress p...
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How Can I Qualify for an O Visa?
Jun 06, 2016
Have you ever wondered how all those foreign born Oscar-winning actors, directors, and cinematographers are able to come to work in the United States? Or for that matter, those brilliant foreign-born ...
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How do I petition a family member?
Jun 06, 2016
Green cards for family members dominate the U.S. immigration system. Each year, over 500,000 persons obtain lawful permanent residence in the US by being sponsored by a relative who is a US citizen or...
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Ask Mr. Shusterman: Adjustment of Status vs. Immigrant Visa
Jun 06, 2016
When trying to obtain a green card, there are two options you can consider. You can apply for (1) Adjustment of Status inside the U.S. or you can apply for (2) an Immigrant Visa at a U.S. Consulate ab...
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How Can I Qualify for an O Visa?
Jun 06, 2016
Ask Mr. Shusterman: How Can I Qualify for an O Visa? Have you ever wondered how all those foreign born Oscar-winning actors, directors, and cinematographers are able to come to work in the United Stat...
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NIWs for Physicians
Jun 06, 2016
Generally, if a person qualifies for a green card under the EB-2 category, they must persuade their employer to undergo the PERM process. However, in 1999, Congress passed a law exempting certain fore...
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EADs for H-4 Spouses
Jun 06, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
On May 26, 2015, the USCIS began accepting applications for form I-766 Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) submitted by certain H-4 spouses of H-1B professionals.
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Diversity Lottery
Jun 06, 2016
The US State Department conducts an annual Diversity Visa Lottery--also called a "green card lottery"--which awards eligible people the chance to receive one of 50,000 immigrant visas distributed thro...
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B-1 Business Visa Overview and How to Qualify
May 24, 2016
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 na...
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