Immigration courts in California and around the country deport thousands of immigrants each year, and most of these immigrants are not represented by attorneys during their removal hearings. This is because they are not protected by the Sixth Amendment, which...
Job types for HIB visa in California
H1B visa allows foreigners to live and work in the United States for a period of three years, with the possibility of extension. Typically, it is easier to get a permanent residency in the country if you hold this visa. If you are interested in living and working in...
Is “residency” the same as “citizenship?”
If you've been trying to secure residency in the U.S., you may be wondering if achieving that status would mean that you're a citizen as well. The terms "residency" and "citizenship" are often used interchangeably, but there is a big distinction between the two. What...
What is the K-3 visa?
Residents of Los Angeles and other nearby areas of California may want to learn more about the visa for a spouse of a United States citizen. This is considered a non-immigrant visa and obtaining it overseas is possible. According to Travel.State.Gov, the purpose of...
What permission is there to Work in the United States?
People seeking asylum in the US are escaping persecution in their home country. Someone seeking asylum can escape the persecution of race, nationality, religion, membership of a social group or political opinion. People seeking asylum around the Chicago area and...
New changes for spouses of H, E, L visa holders
Rule changes to immigration law in Los Angeles, California, make understanding the law more complex. On Nov. 12, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service announced policy changes regarding automatic extensions of employment authorization. The policy change...
Expedited Does Not Always Mean Fast
It's no longer business as usual in one immigration court in New York. While it was customary that migrants who crossed into the US would take their place at the back of the line, the switch has been flipped. Now, those newcomers are jumping ahead of the 1.4 million...
What are the different types of employment visas in California?
The United States issues employment visas for both temporary and permanent workers. There is a long list of visas that exist to address varying needs. You shouldn't be quick to let go of your desire to work in the U.S. because there could be a type of visa that meets...
Common U.S. temporary worker visas in California
Every year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services issue thousands of temporary work visas to qualified individuals. The immigration process can be complicated, so applicants need to know what type of visa they are eligible for. Keep reading for more...
Answers to asylum eligibility questions
Residents of Los Angeles and other parts of California may want to learn more about being eligible for asylum in the United States. Requirements must be satisfied when you apply. According to U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, or USCIS, you may apply for asylum if...
