The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of anxiety. Among other worries, many workers are concerned that they won't be able to make ends meet and provide for their families. Many people are facing reduced hours or reduced pay or have even been laid off from their jobs.
Are you facing an emergency immigration situation?
When a natural disaster or other unforeseen event occurs, it can sometimes affect the processing of immigration requests. Currently, all U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices are closed for in-person services, as is the Executive Office for Immigration Review in Sacramento. The Department of State is closing embassies and consulates around the world.
How do I quality for an E-2 treaty investor visa?
If you have capital to invest in a U.S.-based business, you could qualify for an E-2 "treaty investor" visa. In order to qualify, you must be coming to the U.S. in order to:
2 recent court decisions could ease H-1B approval process
Over the last few years, the process for obtaining an H-1B "specialty occupation" visa has become more challenging and less certain. The Trump administration has engaged in several policies that have reduced or eliminated eligibility for H-1Bs. Now, two judges have invalidated those policies.
9th Circuit: 2 current anti-asylum policies violate US law
Late last week, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration's "remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers violates federal asylum law. Another policy was also ruled invalid: one disqualifying immigrants from asylum if they don't enter the U.S. legally.
