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Becoming a U.S. citizen is a long and difficult path. Many newly minted American citizens have had to endure years filled with almost endless immigration hoops and barriers. Once they become newly minted American citizens, some of the first questions that they ask are about their parents: Can a U.S. citizen sponsor his or her … Continue reading “Can A US Citizen Sponsor His or Her Parents?” The USCIS recently announced new procedures for the filing of the I-485 form. Additionally, the USCIS has created a new I-485 form that must be used by all applicants who need to adjust status to permanent residency. The I-485 form allows foreign nationals to “adjust status” and become lawful permanent residents in the United States … The New York Daily News recently ran an excellent piece detailing the struggles of a young New York City lady who is unable to obtain a U Visa because the New York Police Department has been refusing to issue a certification since May 2009. The young lady became an orphan when, as a first grader, … Continue reading “New York Police Department Hold Up Orphan’s U Visa” In 2007 the Texas city of Farmers Branch initiated an ordinance that banned unlawfully present foreign nationals from renting within the city. Due to Court changes, the ordinance has yet been enforced. In fact, a Federal Judge recently ruled against the immigration ordnance (Ordnance 2052) and it is highly doubtful that it will ever be … Continue reading “City Spends $3.2 Million Defending Unenforceable Immigration Ordinance” Recently, the Columbus Dispatch ran a story about a former Soviet Gymnast who had won Olympic Gold in the 1980s, but was denied an EB 1-1 extraordinary abilities visa. The story is an all to common problem that many EB 1-1 visa applicants face. The EB 1-1 visa is available to applicants who are currently … Continue reading “A Cautionary Tale of the Extraordinary EB-1 Visa” Senators Schumer and Graham recently put forth an immigration bill that President Obama has called a good launching point for immigration reform. The immigration reform bill promises to path a way forward for unauthorized immigrants, create an enhanced social security card, and strengthen the borders. Given the harsh political atmosphere currently in Washington, it is … Continue reading “Senators Put Forth Immigration Reform Bill” Is there a need for immigration reform? Isn’t it easy to get a visa as a smart, young, go-getting foreign national? Surprisingly, many believe that it is easy to get a work visa in the United States if you are smart enough. As the video clip below illustrates, that isn’t the case. … Continue reading “How Easy Is It To Get A Visa As An Entrepreneur” On March 24th, the NYC Immigrant Advocacy Initiative is leading a free immigration clinic for Haitian nationals who wish to apply for temporary protected status (TPS). The clinic will help Haitians determine their eligibility for TPS and will help qualifying individuals to prepare the correct documents and applications. The Clinic will be held at the … Last week, The Startup Success Podcast interviewed Eric Ries of StartupVisa.com about the techie communities grassroots effort to create a visa explicitly for startup founders. In the rather lengthy interview, Eric Ries discusses the impetus behind the visa, the obvious need for the visa and his experiences discussing the visa with influencers on Capital Hill. … Given the recent earthquake (and its many aftershocks) in Chile, the USCIS has issued a press release reminding Chileans of the many possible immigration accommodations that may be made to them. These accommodations, which can be made upon request, include emergency work authorization for certain students, expedited processing of immediate relative petitions, expedited processing of … The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency has recently ordered I-9 inspections on 180 companies located in the Southeast. These companies are being requested to provide documentation showing that their employees are authorized to work in the United States. Additionally, the inspections will examine whether a company has properly collected and maintained the proper paperwork. Failure … Continue reading “ICE Orders I-9 Inspection for 180 Lucky Companies in Southeast” The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that Greece has been added to the Visa Waiver Program. The visa waiver program allows foreign nationals from select countries to enter into the United States for tourist and/or select business reasons without first obtaining a visa. Recipients of the VWP can remain in the United States for … National Public Radio (NPR) recently did a story on the EB-5 visa and how it is helping America’s economic growth. The EB-5 visa allows for a foreign national to obtain a permanent green card if he or she invests one million dollars (or $500,000 in certain circumstances) into a company that will employ at least … Last week, the 9th Circuit came down with a ruling that should have a great impact on how the USCIS adjudicates EB-1-1 Extraordinary Abilities petitions. The EB 1-1 (also known as EB 1-a) is used by highly successful foreign nationals to gain lawful permanent residency in the United States. The EB 1-1 visa requires an … Continue reading “9th Circuit Rebuffs USCIS Adjudication of EB-1 Extraordinary Abilities Petitions” The USCIS has recently announced that a new I-485 form has been published and that all new applicants will need to use the form beginning before March 29. Additionally, the USCIS has announced a change in the location that I-485s are filed. The change in location is meant to facilitate a quicker means by which … Continue reading “New I-485 Form and Location Effective March 29” |
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