American universities have always been among the best in the world. Every year, thousands of international students choose to travel to the United States for their studies. And yet, after graduation, many choose to take their talent elsewhere. Of international...
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Immigration law in 2022: What can we expect?
There is no doubt that the U.S. immigration system is currently facing serious issues, many of which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The current administration has promised to prioritize immigration reform and provide much-needed relief since entering the...
USCIS settlement allows many spouses of visa holders to continue working
The past several years have introduced unprecedented delays and bottlenecks to the U.S. immigration system. For many spouses of H-1B and L-1 visa holders, these delays put their jobs and their very livelihoods at risk. Processing times for renewing employment...
How the USCIS budget crunch might impact applicants
The federal agency in charge of managing the United States’ immigration policies is in real financial trouble. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is funded entirely by application fees and other charges, has projected a staggering budget...
Which family members can a foreign worker bring to the US?
A family is an invaluable support network for every individual. The benefits of these close bonds are even more pronounced during times of significant change – such as moving to a new country for work. There are clear benefits to family-based immigration, not just in...
Green card freeze extended: Here are 3 things you should know
The green card freeze will last longer than originally planned. In April, the White House issued a proclamation making significant, temporary changes to the U.S. immigration process. That included a 60-day ban on certain green cards. In June, the administration issued...
DACA Survives for Now
The first time was not “the charm” for the Trump administration. While the President has been able to continue his signature construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, he was not able to stop an influx of Supreme Court Justices from ruling against a...
Who can sponsor a family member to come to the United States?
New arrivals are a big part of the history of the United States, and our great nation would not be where it is today without the contributions of foreign nationals. If someone is making a new home, it is natural to want family to join in the experience. So, what are...
Fraudulent marriage findings and subsequent visa petitions
If a person in New York submits a green card application and visa petition for a spouse on the basis of marriage and that person has been denied a marriage petition in the past because of a fraudulent marriage, the new petition can be denied as well. However, there...
Family detention policy blocked in court
A federal judge has blocked a rule promulgated by the Trump administration, one of a series of restrictive immigration initiatives that have encountered legal challenges. The rule would have allowed families coming to New York or to other parts of the United States to...