IMMIGRATION COURT EXPLAINED: PART III: Relief from Removal
In Parts I and II of this series, I wrote of how a case gets to immigration court and subsequently the basics of immigration court including what to expect at […]
What is Practical Training? How do I take advantage of this provision of the Immigration Law?
Practical Training is work authorization issued by the INS, through the International Student Advisor at the foreign student’s university. There are two kinds of Practical Training: Pre-Completion- which is taken […]
Can an attorney or consultant “reserve” or “buy-up” a quota of Green Cards?
Absolutely not! The Green Card is not for sale. No one has a “quota” of Green Cards. PR can only be obtained through the applicable legal procedures. If you are […]
What are the basic requirements for obtaining PR through employment? What are the time frames involved?
It is recommended that you have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in order to obtain PR through employment. The first stage is to obtain your work visa (H-1; […]
What are the various avenues to obtain lawful permanent residency (PR) in the United States?
Two of the most common methods to obtain PR are through immediate family members who are already citizens or PRs, or through employment. The L-1 category may apply in certain […]
Are You Still Exceptional?: New INS Standards for Exceptional Ability Aliens
The straightforward and reasonable interpretation of “exceptional” and the criteria needed for a waiver of labor certification “in the national interest” were laid out in the Administrative Appeals Unit decision […]
Highly Skilled Immigrants: A Boon to the American Economy
Every year, American universities graduate thousands of bright, eager, and hard working foreign students. These students usually graduate with Masters Degrees or Ph D’s in the Sciences or Management. Upon […]
Filing the Labor Certification Application
The labor certification is the second stage in obtaining permission for an alien to permanently live and work in the U.S.A. It usually follows the H-Visa stage. The Labor Certification […]