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As immigration law can be complex and tricky, it is not uncommon for issues to arise. One of the more common issues that people run into at airports is having their name on their green card not match their passport or other ID. Names most commonly change through marriage or divorce, and while people hardly ever forget […]

Moving is a fact of life. It is extremely rare for an individual to be born in a house, life their entire life in that house, and then pass away in the same house. That being said, moving is always a stressful time, especially if an individual has children who are currently in school. No […]

So, you are the parent of a child who has just turned 21? Congratulations! 21st birthdays in the U.S. are the point when an individual finally becomes a full adult. That is the last age where something will be available to them that never was before. The 21st birthday is extremely important in the field of immigration […]

If you are currently in the U.S. on a visa, and have a child under the age of 21 on your visa as well, then there are a few things you should know. As we discussed in the previous entry, your child will be required to obtain their own visa when they turn 21, and if they […]

Of the many situations that come up often in immigration applications, the following is one of the more common ones: A U.S. citizen is looking to obtain a green card for either his/her spouse or parent(s), and needs a little assistance. Now obviously a current green card holder is able to apply for a green card on […]

Each year, thousands of people are approved for, and enter the United States with, an H-1B visa. They are very good ways for experienced and trained professionals to enter the U.S. and join the workforce here. They are very strictly monitored though. Since about August 2009, the Department of Homeland Security has done impromptu interviews at […]

H-1B Visas are very specific. A certain worker has been approved to be brought into the United States, to work for a specific employee, with a specific job title, performing specific duties, and earning a specific wage. Many individuals begin to feel restless when they are in the exact same position for any extended length […]

In our previous entry, we talked about giving promotions to H-1B visa workers, and how it can potentially cause issues for them unless the appropriate steps are taken. We also covered a general overview of how, when an employee receives a promotion, they will need a new H-1B visa. The rule is technically that a job […]

As the U.S. Immigration procedure can be extremely complex, and the process of being approved for entry in the U.S. can be very stressful, it is only natural to feel that once you are approved, and your feet are on U.S. soil, that the battle is over. However, it is important to remember that you are […]

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 […]