PERM is the process for obtaining labor certification, the first step of the green card process for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through their employment. To obtain an approved PERM Labor Certification, the employer must prove (through newspaper advertising and other recruiting methods) that they were unsuccessful in recruiting a…
For more than a century, agriculture has been an entry point into the labor market for immigrants in the United States. Presently, close to three-fourths of all U.S. hired farm workers are immigrants, most of them unauthorized. Their unauthorized legal status, low wages, and an inconsistent work schedule contribute to…
The question whether a Fiance Visa beneficiary can obtain a work permit during the 90 days visa validity comes up frequently. The K-1 fiance visa was created exclusively for United States citizens engaged to a foreign citizen. It allows a United States citizen to bring their foreign fiance to the…
A number of measures to help startups and support entrepreneurs have either been introduced in Congress or on their way. But if lawmakers don’t act on them by early Spring, their sponsors are doubtful they’ll come to pass this year. Yesterday, President Obama sent Congress a new Startup America Legislative…
Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.) proposed a bill this week similar to the DREAM Act but aimed only at those who serve in the military. Illegal immigrants are currently not allowed to join the military. “If these young people are willing to die for America, then certainly they deserve a chance…
On January 6, USCIS posted a notice outlining its plan to reduce the time that certain families are separated when the foreign national goes home to apply for an immigrant visa. The current process allows applicants to file for a waiver only after they have their initial interview at the…
On Wednesday, President Obama gave the State of the Union address. During his speech, President Obama discussed many key themes in immigration, including the DREAM Act for students and foreign students educated in this country to have a way to legalize their status, and a belief that he’s done enough…
It is a sad day when a high school student is denied an opportunity to pursue his sports passion and a solid university education because of an arbitrary and capricious policy. Chester Brown is a highly recruited football player in the State of Georgia. He is also the son of…
Our offices specializes in complex J1 waivers, the following Blog post will describe a recent success case we feel will benefit our readers. This article is presented by Attorney Ekaterina Powell from our office. A lot of J-1 Exchange Visitors coming to the United States are subject to a so-called…
In a previous Blog post we have updated the period of Admission for Canadian Applicants, this post will provide the latest update for Mexican Professional Applicants under NAFTA. Prior to Mexico’s accession to the U.S./Canada agreement. IMMACT90 made U.S. immigration laws more restrictive. When Congress later approved the favored relationship–NAFTA–citizens…