Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man whose dream of equality and human rights changed the course of history. His legacy will be remembered this week by people of all colors and creeds who still believe in the American dream and who…
A new report from the American Immigration Council explains the journeys of three places—Detroit, Michigan; St. Louis, Missouri; and rural communities in Iowa—to implement strategies for future economic success that depend in part upon immigration. Despite tepid federal efforts at reform, such places are embarking on exciting ventures, such as…
By Ekaterina Powell, Esq. As April 2014 is approaching, we would like to remind our readers to start preparing for H-1B filing. As you may already know, there is a numerical limit on the H-1B visas allotted for each fiscal year. There are 65,000 H-1B visas available with additional 20,000…
By Ekaterina Powell, Esq. We get a lot of inquiries from entrepreneurs who want to come to the U.S. to engage in their businesses whether they can qualify for H-1B visa. Below is a summary of the current USCIS trends and practical tips in making H-1B for entrepreneurs a success.…
So you hire a lawyer to file your immigration petition and your case gets a Request for Evidence on it. You provide all of the documentation in the request to your lawyer to file with immigration so that your case will be approved, relying on your lawyer’s advice for what…
With some of Speaker of the House John Boehner’s recent statements regarding immigration reform, we are reminded of what many have worked hard to try and accomplish within the immigration system. There are many goals and hopes that people have for 2014. Some of these goals and hopes include: –…
After years of waiting, the California Supreme Court finally made a decision that allows undocumented immigrants to be admitted to the State Bar. Sergio Garcia passed the California State Bar Exam on his first try in 2009, but when his application to be admitted to the bar was denied, it…
As we celebrate the Holidays and gather with our families we must think of the good things in our life. As we look around the world today – at the conflicts, the destruction of the environment, the human and animal suffering – it almost seems absurd to say that our…
Unlike regular Social Security, which is a contributory insurance plan based on how long people worked and how much they made before retirement, S.S.I. is a welfare program for all citizens or resident immigrants who meet certain requirements of age, income or disability. The number of elderly immigrants enrolled in…
Back in November, USCIS issued a policy memorandum to amend the USCIS Adjudicator’s Field Manuel to ensure consistent adjudication of parole requests made on behalf of certain military family members. The policy is intended to ease the stress and anxiety palced upon military service members and veterans that is caused…