New Family Unity Process for Immigrants – 2024 Immigration News The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new process to promote family unity and stability among immigrants. This new family immigration process helps to ensure a streamlined pathway for noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens to obtain immigration parole for families so […]
Planning an extended trip to Canada involves several steps, and one of the most crucial of these is obtaining a Canada visitor visa. Securing your visitor visa is essential whether you’re visiting family or exploring the country on vacation, and having a seasoned immigration attorney helping you makes the process easier. If you have an […]
Completing the DS-160 form is the first step to obtaining several visa types for visiting the United States. In many cases, the next step is to schedule a DS-160 appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. During this appointment, an immigration official will ask you about your planned visit, the information on your application, and […]
Many who come to the United States on religious visas dream of one day becoming permanent residents. However, the path from a religious visa to a green card present can be a challenging—yet ultimately rewarding—one. Here’s what you need to know about that journey if you or someone you love is about to embark on […]
Does the U.S. impose a religious test for immigration? Officially, the United States does not use religion as a criterion for admitting or barring immigrants. However, some argue that recent policies have indirectly amounted to a religious test, significantly impacting Muslim immigrants. Therefore, this post will explore the complex issues around religion and immigration. The […]
If you travel to the United States for business or leisure, you should know the difference between visa R B1/B2 and other visas. These are nonimmigrant visas for those who want to enter and stay in the United States temporarily for business (B1) or tourism (B2). However, an R B1/B2 visa combines business and tourism […]
Are you a religious worker seeking to enter the United States to pursue your calling? The visa type R presents a structured avenue for eligible religious workers to reside and engage in temporary employment within the country. This visa underscores the importance of religious exchange and cultural enrichment. Whether you are a minister, missionary, religious […]
The United States allows thousands of foreign workers to enter the country every year to work in various industries and professions, particularly those suffering from chronic shortages of willing U.S. workers. Foreigners working in the United States have multiple programs that allow them to temporarily or permanently enter the U.S. for work. However, many of […]
When non-citizens come to the U.S., they do so either under immigrant status (meaning they intend to permanently live in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident or after becoming naturalized as a U.S. citizen) or nonimmigrant status (meaning they intend to come to the U.S. for a limited period). Non-citizens who enter the […]
If you wish to work in the United States, you must have the legal right to do so. Non-citizens must have an immigration status that makes them authorized to work in the United States. Non-citizens can seek permanent residency and work authorization in the U.S. or apply for a temporary visa to work while in […]