Immigration

A new directive from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano sets criteria for deferring deportation actions for two years, and also gaining authorization for work. Those criteria are: Under this directive, individuals who demonstrate that they meet the following criteria will be eligible for an exercise of discretion, specifically deferred action, on a case by […]

There are many different aspects of the application process for immigration into the United States. One of the lesser known portions of the process is the medical exam. Anyone that is applying for permanent resident status will be required to undertake the so-called “green card medical exam.” The test will be performed by a United States Citizenship […]

Immigration is a very broad term, with very complex laws, and very specific regulations. Often times, individuals can feel overwhelmed before they even get started on the process at all. There are some very clearly outlined instructions for applying for a U.S. visa, but before any of that even comes into effect, many people wonder […]

This is an issue that comes up frequently around graduation time. It is related to wanting a foreign national to come to the U.S. to give a speech, and whether or not they are required to have a visa. As with most things, there is a simple answer, and a complicated answer. The simple answer is […]

A common form of immigration is the employment authorization document (EAD), which is more commonly known as the work card. EADs are generally applied for by 2 separate groups: Students who have just graduated and have optional practical training (OPT) cards for 12 months, and people who are in the process of getting their green card […]

One of the more common questions posed to immigration attorneys is “I have been in the U.S., working, for years now. Can I apply for a green card? If so, how?” The answer to that, unfortunately, is based on a large number of factors that are specific to each individual applicant. Upon hearing that, many […]

When it comes to applying for a green card through work, the most common way to do so is through the PERM-GC process. While this is by far the lengthiest and most complicated section of immigration law, there is a wealth of information available to help individuals through the process. In the previous few entries, we […]

In our previous entry, we outlined some of the requirements for companies when it comes to one of their employees obtaining a green card through the PERM-GC process. There are myriad different requirements that must come into play throughout this extremely complicated process. One of the most important areas is when an employer has to evaluate resumes […]

If you have been following the previous few entries, then you are well aware of the PERM-GC process we are talking about. If you have not read them, then this entry may seem a little confusing to you. We have been going over the entire process for obtaining a green card through an employer, via […]

If you have read the previous several blog entries, then you know we have been talking about the PERM-GC process, and how it is used to obtain a green card through an employer. So far, we have covered just the first stage of the PERM-GC green card application process, which can take up to 1.75 years. […]