Residents of California and the Los Angeles area, in particular, might want to know more about the recent action of the new administration toward those seeking asylum; a caravan of migrants is on its way to the U.S. border from Honduras. According to a report in Fox...
When President-elect Joe Biden takes office and the Democrats have control of both Congress houses, changes should come in the asylum system. Those changes, however, will probably not happen quickly across California and the rest of the nation. Deferred Action for...
Obtaining a green card under current U.S. immigration law is a lengthy process that usually requires a labor certification or sponsoring employer, as well as job eligibility or a job offer. However, the National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an avenue by which a foreign...
Post-Graduation Work Visa Options and Green Cards H-1B Work Visa Employer; University level degree or equivalent required for the position; Salary is at least the prevailing wage for the position Up to 3 years and extended up to another 3 years, unless green card...
If you or a loved one has been persecuted in another country, then the United States may be your saving grace. But that’s only the case if you can convince the government that you should be granted asylum. There are many elements that must be shown before asylum will...
Citizenship and how to obtain citizenship is important to most immigrants. For that reason, those seeking citizenship, and their families, should be familiar with how citizenship can be obtained. How to obtain citizenship In general, United States citizenship is...
Unlike other work visa categories which are subject to strict numerical limitations, or where visa issuance is restricted due to executive orders, the O-1work visa remains a flexible alternative to those who meet the requirements. It is also available to individuals...
No resident of Los Angeles really wants to be arrested or charged with a crime. Even a common misdemeanor offense, like drunk driving, can cause financial and other problems for years down the road. For someone who is not a citizen of the United States, even if they...
Shortly before this week’s presidential election, the Trump Administration announced a rule that blocked the issuance of green cards for immigrants who used food stamps or other public benefits. The government was sued by several immigrant advocate organizations who...
There are many Southern California residents who have come to the U.S. from another country. These immigrants are the backbone of our society and are valuable members of our workforce. For those who are interested in obtaining a green card, the visa lottery has just...