COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that, effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be.
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Ultimate Guide to Employment-Based Adjustment of Status
Foreign nationals working in the United States with an employment visa can remain in the country permanently by obtaining a green card through.
Read article →Who Qualifies for O-1 Visa?
Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain who qualifies for O-1 visas. Read more about this here.
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USCIS Conducts Third Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
In November 2021, USCIS conducted a third selection on previously submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B. The petition filing.
Read article →Can I Work in the U.S. as an International Student?
Studying in the United States can be expensive for American and international students alike. Therefore, obtaining employment opportunities can be extremely.
Read article →How to Find the Right Sponsor Employer for a Temporary Work Visa
If you want to work in the United States and get a temporary employment visa, you will need a sponsor to apply. Most U.S. employment immigration visas.
Read article →Can I Petition More Than One Relative for a U.S. Visa?
Family-based petitions allow individuals in the United States to sponsor their closest relatives to help them obtain an immigration visa. Both U.S. citizens.
Read article →H-1B Cap Reached: H-1B Alternatives & Options for Sponsorship
The H-1B visa lottery winners for the FY 2022 cap have already been selected. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) already notified.
Read article →Biden Administration Lifts Rule to Narrow H-1B Definition of “Specialty Occupation”
Every fiscal year, the U.S. grants 85,000 H-1B visas for nonimmigrant workers. U.S. employers hire qualified foreign workers after exhausting their.
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What Are the Visa Preference Categories for Permanent Workers?
If you have the right combination of skills, education, and experience, you could be eligible to live and work in the United States permanently. The U.S.
Read article →J-1 Visa Waiver Applications
To bypass the law that allows J-1 holders to be physically present for two years in their home country, a J-1 visa waiver is required.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks to focus its enforcement resources on the removal of persons that pose a danger to national security or a.
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Proposed H-EAD Rescission Rule Withdrawn
On January 25, 2021, the Trump-era proposed regulation, “ Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses from the classes of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorization ”.
Read article →How Do I Sponsor an Employee for a U.S. Permanent Resident Status?
If you are an employer who wants to sponsor a foreign national to become a permanent resident for a permanent job offer, you and the employee will need to go.
Read article →Which Visa Is Best for Artists, Athletes & Entertainers?
Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain which visa is best for artists, athletes, and entertainers. Read more about this here.
Read article →STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2021, COVID 19 VACCINATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR LPR OR REFUGEE STATUS
Starting October 1, 2021, USCIS and the U.S. Department of State will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all applicants applying for refugee or lawful.
Read article →Federal Court Order Prevents Further Approval of Initial DACA Requests
On July 16, 2021, a federal judge in Texas ruled that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program that allows certain immigrants to temporarily avoid.
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Department of State Posts September 2021 Visa Bulletin – FINAL ACTION DATES
The Department of State has posted the September 2021 Visa Bulletin. All family-based categories must use the Final Action Dates chart, which is showing.
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