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December 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #BidenAdministration, #F1Students, #H1BVisa, #ImmigrantWorkers, #ImmigrationPolicy, #NonimmigrantWorkers, #SpecialtyOccupations, #VisaRegulations, #WorkVisas, USCIS

H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns

By Leslie Dellon, IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on...

November 27, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #DOL, #H2BVisas, #HospitalityIndustry, #LaborShortage, #Landscaping, #NonAgriculturalWorkers, #SeafoodProcessing, #TemporaryWorkers, #Tourism, #USImmigration, #WorkVisas, DHS

DHS, DOL Make Nearly 65,000 Additional H-2B Visas Available for Fiscal Year 2025

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary final rule (TFR) making available an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural work...

November 13, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #ESTA, #ImmigrationEnforcement, #TravelAuthorization, #UndocumentedImmigrants, #USImmigrationPolicy, #VisaOverstay, #VisaWaiverProgram, #VWP, deportation

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program: An In-Depth Analysis of Overstays and Enforcement Policies

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Piotr Swat / shuttertsock.com The United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) facilitates streamlined travel for citizens of designated countries, promoting t...

October 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #B2Visa, #Documentation, #EligibilityRequirements, #ImmigrationProcess, #KeySteps, #StayExtension, #TemporaryVisitorVisa, #Tourism, #Travel, #VisaExtension, #VisitorVisa, challenges, USCIS

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Visitors to the United States on a temporary visitor visa, such as the B-2 visa for tourism, are generally admitted for a specified period, typically up to six months. However,...

October 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #FamilySeparation, #ImmigrantRights, #ImmigrationDefense, #ImmigrationLaw, #LegalDefenses, #ReentryBars, #RemovalProcess, #VisaOverstay, deportation, ICE

Defenses Against Deportation for Visa Violations and Overstay in the U.S.

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Introduction When a person enters the United States on a visa and overstays their authorized time, they may be subject to deportation (also known as removal). U.S. Immigration ...

October 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #ChangeOfStatus, #EmploymentVisa, #ForeignWorkers, #H1BVisa, #ImmigrationProcess, #LegalRepresentation, #NonImmigrantVisa, #SpecialtyOccupation, #USVisa, #VisaEligibility

The Process of Applying for an H-1B Visa for Professionals in the U.S.

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The H-1B visa is one of the most sought-after nonimmigrant visas for professionals in the United States, particularly for those in specialty occupations that require theoretica...

October 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #B2Visa, #ExtensionOfStay, #ImmigrationLaw, #ImmigrationProcess, #TemporaryStay, #TravelTips, #USVisaGuide, #VisaExtension, #VisitorVisa, USCIS

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Visitors to the United States on a temporary visitor visa, such as the B-2 visa for tourism, are generally admitted for a specified period, typically up to six months. However,...

October 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #AdjustmentOfStatus, #FamilyImmigration, #GreenCard, #ImmigrationLaw, #LegalAssistance, #PermanentResidency, #SpousalPetition, #USCitizens, #USVisaProcess, #VisaOverstay

The Process of Simultaneous Petitioning and Adjustment of Status for a Spouse Who Overstayed Their Visitor Visa in the U.S.

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. U.S. immigration law provides a pathway for U.S. citizens to petition for their foreign-born spouses to adjust their immigration status and obtain lawful permanent residency, c...

October 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #FaithBased, #Ministers, #Missionaries, #NonProfit, #R1Visa, #ReligiousCommunity, #ReligiousOrganizations, #ReligiousWorkers, Immigration, U.S. Visa

How a Religious Worker Living Overseas Can Successfully Apply for an R Visa to Perform Religious Work in the U.S.

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. For religious workers living overseas, the R-1 visa provides an opportunity to come to the United States and serve their religious community. Whether you are a minister, a miss...

October 24, 2024falawNo CommentsCategories: VisasTags: #CivicEngagement, #Elections, #Government, #GovernmentReform, #PolicyMaking, #PublicPolicy, #PublicService, #Transparency, legislation, Politics

How a Professional Worker Living Overseas Can Successfully Apply for an H1B Visa

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The H1B visa is one of the most sought-after visas for professionals aiming to work in the United States. This visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty o...

H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns

DHS, DOL Make Nearly 65,000 Additional H-2B Visas Available for Fiscal Year 2025

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program: An In-Depth Analysis of Overstays and Enforcement Policies

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

Defenses Against Deportation for Visa Violations and Overstay in the U.S.

The Process of Applying for an H-1B Visa for Professionals in the U.S.

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

The Process of Simultaneous Petitioning and Adjustment of Status for a Spouse Who Overstayed Their Visitor Visa in the U.S.

How a Religious Worker Living Overseas Can Successfully Apply for an R Visa to Perform Religious Work in the U.S.

How a Professional Worker Living Overseas Can Successfully Apply for an H1B Visa

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