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If you have ever been in student (F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2) or exchange visitor (J-1, J-2) status, February 5, 2019 may be a very important date for you. This is because the USCIS published regulations on August 9, 2018 which established new criteria for determining when persons in F, M or J status start accruing […]

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Refugee resettlement is a small, but very important part of our country’s immigration laws and policies. Many refugees experience unbelievable hardships as they are forced to flee their homes, often leaving family members behind. Most refugees are women and children. Many die trying to escape war and persecution. Sometimes, they have family members who were […]

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The United States and New Zealand have entered into an agreement which allows citizens of New Zealand to open businesses in the US and become E-1 Treaty Traders and E-2 Treaty Investors to manage and grow their companies in the US. The KIWI Act was signed into law by President Trump in August and has […]

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Over the past twenty years, the horror genre of American film includes blockbuster hits which would not have been possible without the help of diverse and talented immigrants. These directors not only have had their movies receive outstanding praise from film critics and movie-goers, but also has created a lasting impact on horror cinema with […]

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Ever wonder what you would do if the USCIS suddenly revoked the benefits that they had given you in the past and now wants to deport you? A couple months ago, we were contacted by a foreign-born physician who is employed by the Veterans Administration (VA) in a medically-underserved area on the East Coast. He […]

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The most frequent question that we receive is “How do I choose a good immigration attorney?” Our response is “Why settle for good?” Have you ever hear of a website called Avvo? Read on. There are websites for finding excellent hotels, wonderful restaurants and great physicians. How about a site for choosing an attorney? See […]

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 On August 28, the USCIS announced that the suspension of H-1B premium processing would be extended for most H-1B petitions through February 19, 2019. Premium processing for FY-2019 cap cases has been suspended since April 2, 2018 and was supposed to last until September 10. Now, as of September 11, USCIS will expand the suspension […]

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 On February 14, 2018, the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, in Margarito Rodriguez Tovar v. Jefferson Sessions reinterpreted a section of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) in a way which could help keep many immigrant families intact. The Court overturned a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) that the son […]

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Section 245k of the immigration law allows employment-based applicants to adjust status in the US even if they overstayed or violated their status for a certain period of time. Immigration rules can be difficult to follow. In order to qualify to apply for a green card in the US, among many other requirements, one must […]

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Once you have a green card, how and when can you become a US citizen through naturalization? We provide articles and links explaining who is eligible for naturalization as well as the application procedures, including an online, self-correcting history and government test. To be eligible to become a US citizen through naturalization, you must: Be […]

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