Each fiscal year, the United States issues up to 50,000 visas to people from countries that have historically been under-represented in U.S. immigration. These are immigrant visas, which allow the beneficiary to apply for lawful permanent residence (a green card)....
Effective October 1, COVID-19 vaccinations have been added to those required for immigrants who are subject to the required medical examination. This generally includes new visa applicants and those applying for permanent lawful residency (a green card). Immigrants to...
Alison Yew Rated by Super Lawyers loading ... Attorney Alison Yew has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for immigration law in Northern California for the fourth year in a row. The honor is only given to 5% of all practicing attorneys. Super Lawyers uses a...
The United States’ E-2 visa for treaty investors allows people to come to the U.S. to develop and direct a business in which they are the primary investor. E-2 visas are also available for critical employees of the enterprise and for family members of the investor or...
In June 2020, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) imposed new national security rules on the people of Hong Kong. Since that time, according to the U.S., the PRC has taken significant, repeated actions to undermine the rights and freedoms historically enjoyed by Hong...
If you’re looking for a temporary, non-immigrant visa where you can work in the U.S., you might qualify for an O visa if you can show you have extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, athletics, the arts, motion pictures or the television industry....
Nearly 650,000 people who were brought to the U.S. as children and who have fully integrated into society are currently enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In 2012, then-president Barack Obama created the program through an executive...
When students receive an F-1 visa, they can sometimes receive a temporary work permit when they complete their studies. This is called the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, and it only allows work that is directly related to the student’s area of study. It is...
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many people around the world. It takes a degree of planning and a certain amount of luck, in some cases. Before you begin your citizenship journey, be aware of the steps usually involved: Obtain an immigrant visa Become a lawful...
When an immigrant is a victim of a crime such as domestic violence or sexual assault, U.S. law sometimes offers a nonimmigrant visa in exchange for the person’s cooperation with law enforcement. This is called a U-1 visa, and it comes with authorization to work in the...
