PERM Audits have become more routine in recent years, our blog readers were sending questions about various aspects of that process. An audit, is the process by which certain PERM applicants are required to submit proof of their recruitment activities. A Certifying Officer can request an audit of any permanent…
What a speech it was. The president used his speech to highlight the controversial issue of illegal immigration, we hope the main focus of the federal government should be on developing a plan that would allow undocumented immigrants to become legal residents, rather than deporting them. The President stated: It…
The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level, as defined in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Generally, to be eligible for TN status: 1) you have to be a…
With the start of 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have already promulgated several important updates including the release of the final rule on the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers and the publication of the first volume of its comprehensive online policy manual. To ensure consistency and transparency of the…
In order to apply for most B visas, one must file form DS 160 online to make an appointment and obtain a Bar Code. But what if you made mistakes on that form after submission? While it is not possible to change information on a DS-160 after it has been…
From time to time we get guest Bloggers to write for our Blog. This recent article is by Abby Pearson, an avid blogger who regularly writes on a variety of legal topics. Abby is interested in different student visas and how an immigration lawyer can help those looking to qualify…
Our readers have asked for a comprehensive FAQ on this topic so we have provided the following summary for you. Watch our I-601A Video here On January 3, 2013, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new unlawful presence waiver’s rule, which allows certain immediate relatives of the U.S.…
On January 2, 2013, USCIS and Department of State held a public engagement devoted to the final rule on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers which was posted in Federal Register today. After several months of reviewing public comments, USCIS has announced that the Final Rule implements some of the public’s comments…
We have been expecting this day for so long, but today is the day. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents), who are…
On Friday I appeared at the 6PM evening news of KUSI to discuss a very concerning topic in current International Adoptions Law. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law, December 28, 2012, a measure that bans the adoption of Russian children by U.S. families effective January 1, 2013. His actions…