{5:30 minutes to read} Donald Trump has been very vocal with his opinions about the H-1B visa program. He has not been clear in terms of what his actual plan for the program is, but earlier this year he was quoted talking about how he would end the use of […]
{4:40 minutes to read} “Wow, these kids grow up fast!” That was the thought that kept coming to mind when I saw the students this time around. Since 2009, my wife and I have been making […]
{6:54 minutes to read} In the current political environment, candidates, the media, and the pundits have thrown around a lot of myths regarding immigration and the negative impact the influx of foreign nationals may have on the U.S. Here are 5 of the principle myths and the facts that disprove them.
Myth 1: […]
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{3:42 minutes to read} Congress just extended the Regional Center Program. The only change in the law is an extension of the effective date for the program through September 30, 2016. Why is this significant?
— All indications are that this is the last window […]
The H-1B Visa Process
By Steve Maggi, Esq.
{4:42 minutes to read} Starting April 1, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B visa petitions, used by U.S. employers to hire skilled professionals from other countries. If lessons are to be learned from the […]
{3:48 minutes to read} In the wake of of the War of 1812, the United Kingdom and the United States signed 2 treaties, in 1815:
— Treaty Investor Treaty
— Treaty Trader Treaty
Essentially, what that did was give individuals with U.K. citizenship the opportunity to procure visas under […]
Please find a brief guide to visa options for U.S. real estate professionals looking to expand their foreign clientele here. This guide comes from several years of attending and presenting at real estate conferences and the questions that have been raised by real estate professionals. […]
{4.06 minutes to read} On June 24, 2015, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security designated Nepal as a country qualifying for Temporary Protected Status (commonly referred to as “TPS”). Many individuals from Nepal are now faced with the question of whether or not to apply for TPS or asylum. To […]
{5:24 minutes to read} In the first Removal of Conditions article, we discussed the steps and possible pitfalls of filing a joint I-751. But what happens if you are not able to file jointly with your spouse? This will require you to file a waiver.