Recently, the Department of Homeland Security issued a series proposed change to rules regarding “public charge.” Though inadmissibility based on government dependence is already in existence, the new rule broadens... read more →
Wilner & O’Reilly- Sacramento is excited to announce that we have moved upstairs into a bigger suite to better serve our clients. We spent the previous three and a half... read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Q: I have a bachelor’s degree, am I eligible for an H-1B visa? A: It depends. You don’t automatically qualify based solely on your degree. The occupation itself must require... read more →
2018 was a year of lengthy debates regarding immigration policy in the U.S. and a fight to make significant changes to that could impact thousands of people. While the topic... read more →