5th Circuit finds most of Texas's anti-sanctuary law constitutional and enforceableThe 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that most of Texas's law banning "sanctuary city" activity can be enforced. Sanctuary cities and states are those that have decided not to...
Administration tightens rules for some H-1B visa sponsors
The H-1B visa allows certain highly skilled people to work in the U.S. for several years. It also allows fashion models and specific workers on Department of Defense projects to work temporarily in the United States. What H-1B visas are most noted for, however, is...
Sessions seeks to reduce ‘rampant fraud and abuse’ in asylum
The immigration courts work somewhat differently from other courts in the U.S. Rather than being independent and staffed by judges who base their authority on a constitutional mandate, they are considered part of the Department of Justice and are staffed by...
Do you qualify for the ‘Melania Trump Immigrant Visa’?
There have been much discussion in the media recently about FLOTUS Melania Trump and how she obtained her lawful permament residence status in the U.S. Here, we provide better perspective on what the "Melania Trump Immigrant Visa" entails. Essentially, it is a...
O visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement
An O visa is a non-immigrant temporary visa granted to individuals who possess extraordinary talents or achievements. Generally, the individual must be nationally or internationally recognized for their talents.The visa is granted for up to three years, with the...
