Immigration

What Is Withholding of Removal & Who Is Eligible to Apply? Who Can Apply for Withholding of Removal? An alien applying for asylum can also apply for withholding of removal at the same time. Withholding of removal is an alternative to the asylum for a foreigner who fears to return to his home country. However, it should be noted that…

What Occupations Are Covered Under H-1B Petition For Foreign Employee? Prior to preparing the H-1B petition for a foreign employee, US employers shall determine whether the specific occupation falls under the H-1B category or not. Currently, the H-1B category covers only foreign employees who come to US to perform services in a specialty occupation or are models of distinguished merit…

How to File an H-1B Foreign Employee Sponsorship Petition US employers willing to sponsor foreign employees for H-1B visa must understand all the steps involved in the process of preparing and filing the petition for a nonimmigrant worker. Generally, H-1B petitions are filed in the beginning of April for employment that shall start on October 1 of the same year.…

I Was Convicted of a Crime; Will That Affect My Immigration Statues? Non-citizens convicted of a crime bare the risk of facing many consequences, such as losing immigration benefits, deportation, be placed into removal proceedings, disqualification from permanent citizenship or residency status, jail time, and fines. What Types of Crimes Will Affect My Immigration Statues? Generally, a conviction that is considered or…

Did you know you can become a permanent United States resident by investing money into a US business? If you are interested in becoming a US permanent resident via EB-5, below are a few things you should now about EB-5 investment program: What is the Qualifying Amount of Investment? The immigrant investor must invest or be actively in the process…