Many citizens of other countries want to enter or stay in the United States for a variety of different reasons. Some people travel to the United States to continue their education or pursue a job. Others enter the country to get married or reunite with family members....
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New visa rules may benefit STEM workers hoping to immigrate
Those hoping to legally move to the United States typically need a visa to do so. Securing a job in the country has become one of the most effective means of obtaining a visa. Employment-based immigration is often an option because companies cannot find the right...
Immigration and domestic violence: What victims should know
Anybody can be a victim of domestic violence, but immigrants are often uniquely vulnerable simply because their immigration status is often used by an abuser to intimidate them and maintain control. For example, a U.S. citizen who has an undocumented immigrant spouse...
Which family members may qualify for family-based immigration?
There are numerous ways that someone who wants to live in the United States can lawfully enter the country. Some people can qualify for visas based on their employment or educational goals. Those who live in volatile countries or a region devastated by natural...
What people need to know about K-1 or fiancé visas
A marital relationship is one of the most compelling reasons for someone to ask for entry into the United States. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants both marriage visas for the spouses of citizens, as well as fiancé visas for those...
Many foreign nationals will get to renew their work visas in the U.S. again
If you have lived and worked in Ohio on a work visa for long enough, you likely have had to leave the U.S. to go renew your visa. Having to go back to your country of origin, visit the U.S. embassy or consulate and get your visa renewal stamp can be inconvenient,...
What are the rights and responsibilities of a green card holder?
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) aims to carefully control who enters the country, particularly if they want to stay for an extended period. Only those who meet very specific criteria qualify for visas, and the standards are even higher if...
Employers: Start planning now for 2024’s H-1B visa registrations
It’s true, 2023 has barely started – but savvy employers who rely on foreign workers to fill certain positions with a high level of expertise know that it’s already time to start thinking ahead for the 2024 H-1B registration period. As you may already know, the H-1B...
What immigrants who are domestic violence victims need to know
Too many immigrants to the U.S. who are victims of domestic violence are afraid to report it to law enforcement or seek other help because they’re afraid they’ll be deported. That’s particularly true for those who have their visa through a spouse or other family...
What you need to know about temporary protected status
Immigration can be a source of opportunities for some or a life-and-death matter for others. Those fleeing a civil war or environmental disasters in their country of origin may face life-threatening hardships if they return home. The United States Citizenship and...