B-1/B-2 visas are the most common nonimmigrant visas used for temporary entry into the United States. B-1 visas are typically used for business-related visits while B-2 visas are used for pleasure-related visits. With few exceptions, those who enter the U.S. must be in possession...
USCIS Announces a Revised Naturalization Civics Test
Sometimes the words permanent resident and citizen are used interchangeably. There are, however, distinct and important differences between being a U.S. permanent resident and a U.S. citizen. While both grant a person to legally reside and work in the U.S., there are certain limits that are applicable to a U.S. permanent resident, but...
Not letting go of the DREAM
Senator Dick Durbin (D-III) just won't let it go. And that's a good thing when it comes to the DREAM Act, a bill that will provide a pathway to immigration compliance to thousands of undocumented students and young adults. Fueled by his passion for...
U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa) victims of Criminal Activity, Part III
This is the concluding part of a series of articles on U nonimmigrant visas which can be granted to individuals and their families who may fall victim to many types of crime in the U.S., such as rape, murder, manslaughter, domestic violence, sexual assault,...
U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa) Victims of Criminal Activity, Part I
Questions & Answers: Victims of Criminal Activity, U Nonimmigrant Status
The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to...
THE NEUFELD MEMO REVISITED AND THE H-1B VISA CLIMATE: The New Face of Enforcement in the H-1B World, Part II
This is the concluding part of a series of articles on the Neufeld Memo, published on January 8, 2010, which radically changed the way that H-1B's were adjudicated. The Neufeld Memo put enormous pressure on employers to satisfy additional evidence requirements justifying any work...
Canadian Visitors Subject to New Biometrics Requirements in 2013
Slated to take effect in the later part of 2013, the Government of Canada is introducing biometric identity screening for nationals of 29 countries and 1 territory when they apply for a temporary resident visa, study permit or work permit.
THE NEUFELD MEMO REVISITED AND THE H-1B VISA CLIMATE: The New Face of Enforcement in the H-1B World, Part II
This is the continuation of a series of articles on the Neufeld Memo, published on January 8, 2010, which radically changed the way that H-1B's were adjudicated. The Neufeld Memo put enormous pressure on employers to satisfy additional evidence requirements justifying any work performed...
THE NEUFELD MEMO REVISITED AND THE H-1B VISA CLIMATE: The New Face of Enforcement in the H-1B World, Part I
For the past few months, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services ("CIS") has conducted an investigation program aimed at visiting H-1B petitioner worksites throughout the U.S. These site visits began as part of the CIS' goal to decrease the number...
THE NEUFELD MEMO REVISITED AND THE H-1B VISA CLIMATE: The New Face of Enforcement in the H-1B World, Part I
As a result of increased site visits and a general inclination to decrease the number of H-1B's approved, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") published a watershed memo on January 8th, 2010 ("the Neufeld Memo"). The Neufeld Memo radically changed the way that...
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