Uncategorized

Never in the past 40 years have I seen the immigration process for RNs applying for working visas and green cards change as much as it has in the past few months. On Friday, June 8, nurse recruiter Tanya Freedman and I will speak about some of these changes on Facebook Live and what foreign-born […]

Read More

Nothing beats enjoying your favorite beverage, sipping on a refreshing drink on a hot day, or catching up with friends over a cup of coffee or tea. It is interesting to see what kinds of beverages originate from various countries and how they have become a part of its unique culture. Below are pictures of […]

Read More

On May 10, the USCIS issued a policy memorandum which will redefine how a student in F, J or M status accrues unlawful presence in the US. The new rule is expected to take effect on August 9, 2018. Former students who are subject to the new rule should consult with an immigration attorney before the rule becomes […]

Read More

Did you know some of the most famous food products in the world were founded by immigrants and children of immigrants? That’s right, some of the foods we consume in our daily lives wouldn’t be here without immigrants. Name the founders of these food product’s companies, and their country of origin:         […]

Read More

 What’s the most common complaint of people who have applied for immigration benefits? And for those who have been interviewed by the USCIS? Take a wild guess or simply click the video on the left and close your eyes! Back in the 60s, a British Rock Group called the Kinks had a major hit […]

Read More

The State Department released the April Visa Bulletin today. All of the worldwide categories remain current (no backlogs). The April Visa Bulletin contains some very significant retrogressions and advancements in the employment-based categories. The EB-1 category for persons born in China and India went from being current in March back to January 1, 2012 in […]

Read More

 H-1B Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Cap Season  The congressionally mandated number for H-1B cap cases is 65,000 H-1B regular cap and 20,000 H-1B master’s exemptions. Please note that up to 6,800 visas are set aside from the 65,000 each fiscal year for the H-1B1 program for citizens of Chile and Singapore. When should you […]

Read More

This year the U.S. sent the most diverse team of athletes to represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Some of these U.S. Olympians, who are immigrants or children of immigrants, exemplify the significant contributions of immigrants to the creation of American legacies. Can you name the following Asian-American athletes on […]

Read More

Between January 1 and August 31 2017, USCIS issued 85,000 requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions. This was a 45% increase over the same period in 2016. We are now in H1B cap season and there are some important factors to take note of in preparing H1B petitions: Timing: H1B cap-subject petitions must be […]

Read More