H-1B Processing Changes 2025
March 14, 2025
Significant H-1B reforms have been implemented. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) enacted the final rule effective January 17, 2025. These updates to H-1B requirements not only enhance the ability …
Read This ArticleLaken Riley Act Targets Undocumented Immigrants Accused of Certain Crimes
March 5, 2025
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law on January 29th, 2025. The law mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to place in a detention center any undocumented …
Read This ArticleKnow Your Rights During Deportation
February 18, 2025
Receiving a notice of removal proceedings, commonly known as deportation, is overwhelming and upsetting. The prospect of deportation creates fear and uncertainty for your future and your loved ones. Removal …
Read This ArticleLive and Work in Chicago With a Green Card
February 3, 2025
Chicago, home to almost three million green card holders, offers many opportunities. A green card, officially known as a Permanent Residence Card, allows you to live and work permanently in …
Read This ArticleNew Healthcare Eligibility for DACA Recipients
January 15, 2025
The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program safeguards children of undocumented immigrants from deportation and allows them to stay in the United States to pursue education and seek employment. …
Read This ArticleThe National Interest Waiver: Petitioning for an EB-2 I-140
January 5, 2025
A foreign national with an advanced degree or exceptional ability can seek permanent residency in the United States through the Employment-Based Second Preference Visa (EB-2). EB-2 eligibility means the applicant …
Read This ArticleWhat Is a Joint Sponsor for Immigrant Applications?
September 27, 2024
A joint sponsor, or financial co-sponsor, is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who can help an applicant for a family-based green card meet the income requirements by committing …
Read This ArticleExpediting Your Immigrant Visa Interview
May 8, 2024
Emergency circumstances, humanitarian crises, and federal agency recommendations are all legitimate reasons to request an expedited immigrant visa interview to enter the United States. However, requesting an expedited immigrant visa …
Read This ArticleChanges to the H-1B Process
May 2, 2024
The H-1B program is experiencing many updates, including integrity enhancements through a recent final rule, fee increases, and changes in processing requirements. Employers should stay informed to ensure the best …
Read This ArticleUnderstanding the United States Citizenship Application Backlog
April 17, 2024
Fiscal year 2023 was a watershed moment for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The USCIS received 10.9 million filings and completed more than 10 million pending cases, …
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Navigating the Complexities of Hiring Foreign Talent
April 16, 2024
To maintain a competitive edge in today’s global economy, hiring talented job candidates from other parts of the world is essential. Of course, the process of hiring citizens of another …
Read This ArticleWhat Is Optional Practical Training?
March 12, 2024
Congratulations on arriving in the United States! As you settle in and set your sights on your future career, Optional Practical Training (OPT) might be a powerful tool to consider. …
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