Immigration Blog
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Falling Out of Status: How Does it Happen?
Falling out of status can happen quickly and with little warning. Make sure to take into consideration small lifestyle changes that could ultimately affect your immigration status.
Registering for an E-Verify Account as a Non-Citizen
E-verify is an online platform that makes it easier for employers to quickly verify an immigrant's working authorization in the United States. The site also invites non-citizens to be able to check their working status by following steps to make a personal account.
A Review of the Moral Turpitude Law for Immigrants in the U.S.
Having a crime of moral turpitude on your record can create many obstacles for those living in the U.S. as non-citizens. Below is a review of the moral turpitude clause and how it affects different classes of immigrants.
Providing Evidence of Research or Grant Funding for NIW Application
If you’re going to apply for an NIW as a researcher, you’ll need to have a detailed plan about your proposed endeavor in the U.S. Showing a receipt of funding will also help the strength of your application.
Editing your Resume for an NIW Submission
Resumes go beyond job interviews. Keep in mind some simple steps to take when preparing your resume for an NIW application.
What is Going on with I-360 Petitioners? A Closer Look
The USCIS has released their data on I-360 child self-petitioners from 2010 to 2020. The results of this data are telling, and show the trends in applications received, approved, and denied in this category in the past decade.
Rescheduling your USCIS Appointments
Be sure to plan ahead for any USCIS appointment or interview at a service center. Also, note that all service centers are abiding by Covid-19 protocols and will not allow applicants into centers if they have a fever or have recently been exposed to someone who has been infected with the virus in the last 14 days.
What does ‘Strong Ties’ to your Home Country Mean?
Some visa applicants will need to show an intent to return to their home country given they are successful in being admitted to the United States. Below are some recommendations for how to navigate this process.
International Entrepreneur Ruling Established Under Biden Administration
The continuation of the IE program for non-citizens does not present a direct path to a green card, but does give IEs a chance to reside in the U.S. under parolee status and decide what to do next.
Appealing a Denied NIW Case: Steps to Take
While appeal cases are harder to win than RFEs, it is still perfectly possible that the USCIS has made an error on behalf of one's NIW application. Appeal cases usually demand the counsel of an experienced attorney.
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