by Greensboro Attorney | Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS THE H1B VISA? The H1B visa is a requirement in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act that allows U.S. employers the opportunity to temporarily hire and employ workers from foreign countries in specialty occupations. The H1B visa... 
by Greensboro Attorney | Mar 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program went into effect in 2012 to provide a temporary reprieve from deportation to those who met certain eligibility criteria. DACA gave more than 800,000 young adults the opportunity to obtain a work permit, go to... 
by Greensboro Attorney | Feb 7, 2019 | Immigration Law, Visas
DHS Announces Final Rule for a More Effective and Efficient H-1B Visa Program: Final Rule Effective Beginning April 1, 2019 WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted 1/30/19 for public inspection, a final rule amending regulations governing H-1B... 
by Greensboro Attorney | Feb 1, 2019 | Immigration Law, naturalization
Common Questions About U.S. Citizenship RequirementsMost immigrants who come to the United States plan to become a citizen. If you’ve maintained continuous residence in the United States for several years as a Green Card holder, you may want to apply for U.S.... 
by Greensboro Attorney | Dec 17, 2018 | Green Cards
How to Renew a Green Card Once you are granted a permanent resident card, more commonly known as a green card, it is essential to renew this official document every 10 years. If you are a permanent resident whose 10-year Green Card has expired or will expire within... 
by Greensboro Attorney | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Become a U.S. Citizen: How Long Is the Green Card Processing Time? Starting from the time you file your application, the process currently takes between six months to ten years and typically takes one year or less. The United States of America is known as the land of... 
by Greensboro Attorney | Oct 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
What are the Steps to getting a Green Card? The steps in the Green Card process differ based on the type of Green Card. However, here is the general application process that most applicants undergo: Someone must file an immigrant petition on your behalf (often... by Greensboro Attorney | Jul 6, 2018 | Immigration in North Carolina, Immigration Law
It’s a confusing time for refugee immigration right now, in the United States. The laws and policies are changing often, sometimes daily, and even more changes seem to be on the horizon. Due to the dynamic and unsteady climate for immigrants and asylum seekers, there... by Greensboro Attorney | Jan 16, 2018 | Green Cards, Immigration in North Carolina, Immigration Law
Starting a new life and moving the whole family to the United States can take time. Many immigrants come to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream and establish U.S. citizenship or get their green card first before starting the process of sponsoring... 
by Greensboro Attorney | Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Lately, Dreamer Immigration Laws have been a hot topic dominating the media landscape and all immigration lawyers for dreamers know it’s not likely to go away anytime soon. However, now there appears to be some hope on the horizon. After the Trump administration...