New EB-5 Rules Once upon a time, the EB-5 petition was perceived to be one of the “easiest” ways for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to obtain permanent residency. Invest... read more →
The EB-1A is a category of immigrant petitions for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability. In order to qualify, an applicant must demonstrate extraordinary ability in the arts, athletics, business, education,... read more →
Consular officers have already been checking social media accounts, but only for applicants who were flagged for extra scrutiny. Now, however, the State Department will actually request social media information... read more →
The U.S. and Israel have signed a treaty investor agreement allowing Israeli citizens to be eligible for E-2 treaty investment visas. The original legislation adding Israel as a treaty country... read more →
Approximately one out of seven residents currently living in the United States—45 million people—are foreign-born.[1] For many of these individuals, returning to their home country disrupts settled life expectations and... read more →
Introduction: “Til death do us part” is a vow made by many on their wedding day. For our clients, however, losing their spouses may also put them in an unimaginable... read more →
1.What is the Two-Year Home Country Residence Requirement" for J1/J2 visa holders? Those who come to the U.S. in J1 or J2 status may be subject to the two-year home... read more →
On March 19, 2019, the Supreme Court overruled a Ninth Circuit ruling that had granted certain protections to immigrants in Nielsen v. Preap. Previously, mandatory detention without a bond hearing... read more →
Unmarried immigrant juveniles under the age of 21 may be eligible for a specific immigration benefit known as Special Immigrant Juvenile Status or SIJS. In order to qualify, the immigrant... read more →
Occasionally I write on labor and employment issues related to immigration law. This is one of those times. The purpose of this article is to inform both employers and employees... read more →