When a foreign graduate of a U.S. college or university applies for a job, it is often through the H-1B visa program. For the most part, these visas allow high-skilled workers to work in the U.S. for a three-year period in specialty occupations where U.S. workers are...
Trump, in apparent violation of court order, extends asylum ban
In November, President Trump issued a ban on asylum for people who cross the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization. Under U.S. law, however, people can seek asylum at any location in the United States regardless of the method of their entry.Shortly after the ban...
How does a highly educated immigrant work or study in the US?
Are you a highly skilled or educated person who wants to study or work in the United States? Although recent developments may indicate that America is less than welcoming toward immigrants, the truth is that the U.S. welcomes more immigrants overall than any other...
For years, ICE ran a fake university to sting foreign students
The University of Farmington seemed like any American university. Its website said it offered both online and traditional instruction with a focus on working students. It claimed to be nationally accredited. Happy students were shown studying and sharing coffee. There...
A look at the frustrating, growing backlog in immigration courts
Currently, there are over 800,000 immigration cases waiting to be resolved by U.S. immigration courts. A majority involve people seeking a chance to stay in the U.S. rather than being deported. And, although the case backlog has been growing for at least a decade, it...
Supreme Court takes no action to end DACA this year
It's only January, but the U.S. Supreme Court has already tabled any hearings on the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program until at least this fall. Assuming the court sticks to its usual practices, that likely means no decision would...
How to bring you spouse to the US as a lawful permanent resident
If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder), your spouse may be eligible to join you in the U.S. and become a lawful permanent resident right away. This applies to both new and longer-term spouses from abroad.How to apply depends on...
International student suspected of a crime? Get knowledgeable help
If you’re visiting the United States on an F-1, M-1 or J-1 visa, merely being accused of a crime could have serious consequences. Some programs expel people who are charged with crimes. If you are expelled, your program is required to report it to SEVIS within...
Who can visit the United States on a J-1 exchange visitor visa?
The J-1 exchange visitor visa allows a wide variety of people to visit the U.S. on a temporary, non-immigrant basis, including: Exchange and international students Research assistants Au pairs Camp counselors Trainees Interns Specialists Teachers Professors and...
Take the election into account in your answers to the civics test
If you are preparing for the naturalization test, you should keep in mind that some of the answers changed after the last election. You will be asked to name certain officials and elected representatives. You don't want to make a mistake and name an official who is no...
