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...
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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...
Filing an immigration appeal: The timeline matters
When you have to file an appeal because some aspect of applying for immigration has not gone the way it was supposed to, you need to know that there are tight deadlines to meet. Everything you turn in has to be accurate and meticulously arranged so that it benefits...
Working in the U.S. temporarily: The H-2A program
If you would like to come to the United States to work temporarily, one of the options is to join the H-2A program. This program is designed to allow employers in the United States as well as U.S. agents meeting specific requirements to bring foreign individuals to...
Who may sponsor a relative for a green card?
As a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you may be wondering what you can do to bring someone you love to the country. In your position, you can typically sponsor relatives for green cards only when they meet specific requirements. If you’re a...
Getting a fiancé visa? Don’t make these mistakes
If you want to bring your fiancé into the United States on a K-1 fiancé visa, you need to make sure you follow the rules in how to do so correctly. There are mistakes that you could make that would hinder the chances of your loved one coming to the U.S. Getting a K-1...
What kind of tests must you pass to become a naturalized citizen?
Most United States citizens are natural-born citizens. Either because their parents are citizens or because their birth occurred in the United States, they have been citizens since they took their first breaths. However, there is another group of citizens, and these...
What may they ask at a green card marriage interview?
A so-called “green card marriage” is when someone who is an immigrant marries someone who is a citizen. This allows the person who is not a citizen to get a green card. Doing this is the government’s way of helping to keep families together, as it would clearly not be...
How citizens can help their family with a family preference visa
There are numerous different visa programs managed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Those who live in other countries can enter the United States because of work, education or even their family connections. Legal permanent residents,...