Sweeping immigration reform bills were introduced in the House and Senate last week. Based on the priorities outlined by President Joseph Biden on his first day in office, the U.S. Citizenship Act would provide a pathway to citizenship for nearly all of the 11 million...
For many athletes looking to compete in the United States, a P-1A sports visa is the ticket. This temporary visa admits a wide range of athletes from around the world to participate in sporting events, tournaments and team sports. Here’s a look at how to get one. Who...
If you have “extraordinary ability” in the arts, athletics, sciences, education or business, or you have been recognized nationally or internationally for achievements in the motion picture or television industry, you may be able to obtain an O-1 visa. This visa will...
If you are undocumented and entered the U.S. without inspection, but your spouse or parent is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to obtain your green card by proving that your removal from the country would result in extreme hardship to your...
In his first days in office, President Joseph Biden has taken aggressive action to reform immigration and re-establish the United States as a beacon to newcomers. The new president signed several executive orders and sent a sweeping reform bill to Congress aimed at...
Resumption of Visa Processing and Clearing the Backlog of Cases in Waiver Processing The Proclamation states the Secretary of State shall direct all Embassies and Consulates to resume visa processing in a manner consistent with the revocations listed. The Secretary of...
The incoming Biden Administration is faced with standard challenges that come with the job, in addition to a raging pandemic in a very divided country. Immigration reform will have stiff competition in getting President Biden’s attention. As of this writing, Congress...
For adjustment of status, the applicant has the burden of demonstrating eligibility, including that a favorable exercise of discretion is warranted.1 If the applicant otherwise establishes eligibility and USCIS finds the positive discretionary factors in a...
Aims to ameliorate the damage done by the executive branch since Trump took office WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) released recommendations on immigration reform and called upon the incoming Biden-Harris administration to...
Program Overview The Department of State annually administers the statutorily-created Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries...
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