By Lupe Lopez Francis was excited. As a student of holistic nutrition, he had excelled and the school he was attending wanted him to stay on to work with them as an assistant instructor. The school Francis was attending in the M1 status was pleased with his depth of knowledge…
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently released a report helping foreign workers and their employers answer the following question: Where on the ETA Form 9089 should the employer enter the foreign worker’s qualifications which show that the foreign worker does in fact meet the minimum requirements to perform the…
It is a pleasure for our law office to introduce associate attorney Nadia Galash to our readers Bio: Nadia Galash has been a California licensed attorney since 2009 and has been practicing immigration law since 2011. Nadia Galash specializes in adjustment of status/permanent resident processing; citizenship; deportation and removal proceedings before…
USCIS recently announced new policy changes regarding Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Starting June 1, 2014, USCIS has limited the validity period for all Forms I-693 to one year from the date that USCIS receives the form. This updated policy applies to any Form I-693 supporting a benefit…
Although our practice is dedicated solely to immigration law, we have the distinct pleasure of inviting guest writer and attorney Zach Wallin, to explain the complicated and tedious divorce process to our clients. Enjoy! The Divorce Process By Zach Wallin The divorce process can be extremely complicated and intimidating. If you…
By Marie Puertollano, Esq. Form 1-131 Application for Travel Document is the form you must file with immigration when requesting a travel authorization from USCIS. This Application for Travel Document can be requested in various situations for the purposes of obtaining a reentry permit or advance parole. One of the…
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson On June 05, 2014 the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, announced the renewal process for enrollment in the program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Effective immediately, USCIS will begin to accept renewal requests, as well as…
Common Issues and Preparation Tips Below are some helpful tips and information that will help prepare you to file for your alien spouse or fiancé. This guide will also cover common issues to avoid that we have come across in our practice. In order to successfully file a petition for…
First time visitor at our office? We have you covered on what to expect during your first visit in 5 easy steps. Our Clients Since every client’s case is truly unique, it is important for our potential clients to attend their free consultation, where a member from our team will explain the appropriate…