Choosing to marry a non-U.S. citizen comes with a bunch of legal things you need to know about. Getting a K-1 visa, also known as a fiancé(e) visa, is just the first step. Once you’ve got that in hand, you
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Navigating challenges in the EB-1 visa application process
The EB-1 visa category is an immigration pathway for foreign professionals with outstanding skills in their fields.
Securing this type of employment visa can be complicated. Aside from legal hurdles, the application process also involves stringent criteria that require exceptional achievements and…
The two processes for seeking a spousal visa
When U.S. citizens or permanent residents wish to apply for spousal visas, they go through a process called “adjustment of status” if their husbands or wives are already living in the United States. If their husbands or wives live abroad,…
Visa Categories for your Foreign Employees
Hiring foreign nationals can be an excellent choice for companies in the United States. With today’s technology and norms, it is easier than ever to ensure that vacant positions are filled by excellent candidates, no matter where that candidate was…
USCIS increases employment-based visa costs
A revised fee schedule that went into effect on April 1 will make obtaining a green card or work visa significantly more expensive. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says higher fees are needed to prevent backlogs and cover the costs…
TN visas allow Mexican and Canadian citizens to work in the USA
When the United States entered into the North American Free Trade Agreement, special economic relationships were established with Canada and Mexico. To make it easier for Canadian and Mexican citizens to engage in professional business activities in the United States,…
What will happen with the H-1B lottery process overhaul?
The H-1B visa, a critical path for skilled professionals aiming to work in the United States, is undergoing significant changes in its selection process. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B visa…
USCIS reduced its case backlog by 15% in FY 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the federal agency tasked with administering lawful immigration in the United States. It handles petitions for naturalization and permanent residency and adjudicates asylum claims. The agency is also responsible for issuing family and employment-based…
USCIS Form I-130 verifies that a valid family relationship exists
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-130 is completed by U.S. citizens or permanent residents who wish to obtain green cards for their family members. U.S. citizens can use the form to seek green cards for their spouses,…
I-130 Blog Post
One of the most commonly misunderstood immigration processes is that of the I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. While this is the first step in every family-based green card process, the I-130 is nuanced and can be tricky to navigate.
Form…