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O-1 Visa – 3 Things to Look for When Hiring An Attorney

Jan 30, 2017 | Entertainment Visa, O-1, recent

The O-1-visa…the most coveted of all non-immigrant classifications. A nod from the US government that you’re one of the best in the world at what you do. And to prove it, they’re going to let you stay in our great nation for three years so we can steal your... read more

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EB-5: Summary of the Major Changes Proposed and their Potential Impacts on the Investors

Jan 25, 2017

On January 13, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published, in the Federal Register, a proposed rule titled “EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization” (“proposed rule”), to update the existing regulations that govern EB-5 immigration investors and... read more

What To Do When You’re Stuck With Employer’s Immigration Law Firm?

Oct 3, 2016

Part One: Outstanding Scientists and Researchers Each year, thousands of scientists and educators at the top of their field come to the United States to bring unique skills and qualifications to the U.S. workforce. Often, their employers offer them sponsorship for... read more

Promising New Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Sep 6, 2016

International Entrepreneurs Welcome Recently, the DHS proposed a new rule to allow foreign entrepreneurs to come to the United States to invest in, and build start-up businesses. If approved, qualifying entrepreneurs will be admitted on a case-by-case basis for an... read more

Supreme Court Ruling on DAPA and DACA

Jul 1, 2016

Tie ruling On June 23, 2015, the Supreme Court came down to a 4-4 split ruling on the immigration case. The Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program were the two... read more

H-1B visa fraud

Jun 17, 2016

Visa fraud Results in 7-year Prison Sentence Two Indian-American brothers, Atul and Jiten “Jay” Nanda, owners of Dibon Solutions, Inc. were sentenced to more that 7-years in prison for H-1B visa fraud scheme. The Dibon Solutions Inc. was indicted in sponsoring H-1B... read more

O-1 and J-1: An Alternative to H-1B Visas

Jun 3, 2016

Annually, you get one chance to apply for the H-1B visa, and the H-1B cap for 2016 has ended. If you were not selected for the H-1B lottery this year, there are alternative options you can try, such as the O-1 and the J-1 visas. An individual may qualify for more than... read more

USCIS Fee Increase Update

May 20, 2016

USCIS Update Based on the FY 2016/2017 fee review, USCIS announced that there will be a 21 percent increase in all of their fees. Until July 05, 2016, public postings will be allowed to the USCIS regarding this increase. For more information, please go to the link:... read more

Visa Issues at Coachella Music Festival

Apr 26, 2016

Visa Issues with Performing Artists At the recent Coachella music festival which was held these past two consecutive weekends (4/15-17, 4/22-24), two artists who were scheduled to perform had to cancel and reschedule their performances due to visa issues. The UK... read more