Monthly Archives: April 2013
The Credible Fear Test and Requesting Asylum
One method of obtaining semi-permanent resident status is a bit risky, but may be worth it if you can prove credibility. As an immigration lawyer can tell you, occasionally a foreign national is able to request asylum successfully by stating a … Continue reading
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Marriage Interviews on an I-130 Filing
USCIS is ever-vigilant and concerned about the potential for fraud. When a couple plans to marry, and one member is a foreign national seeking residence on an I-130, a suspicion of fraud is almost second nature to officers. A green … Continue reading
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How Schools Must Keep Track of International Student Status
When a foreign national enters the U.S. on an I-20 as an international student, USCIS is concerned that he maintains proper status and does not fall through the proverbial cracks. A Woburn immigration lawyer will work with you if your … Continue reading
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H-2B Visas for Entertainment Workers
Entertainers and the various workers who support their acts must apply to work in the U.S. through one of three means. O and P visas are only for the more well-known entertainers; therefore, if an entertainer is less known, the … Continue reading
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The Consular Interview for a J-1 Visa
A J-1 visa provides non-immigrant visitor status to individuals for the purpose of promoting cultural exchange and training in a particular field. In most cases you will be required to attend a consular interview before a J-1 visa is issued. … Continue reading
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The Importance of Understanding Your Status—Expedited Removal
An immigration attorney will work diligently to assist you with applying for the appropriate immigrant status and acquiring necessary documentation. Not understanding your status upon entry into the U.S., however,, can prove very costly. Border Patrol Inspectors Whether you enter the … Continue reading
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Applying for an L-1 Visa as a Third Country National
Generally speaking, it is better for a person applying to live and work in the U.S. on an L-1 visa to do so from a consulate in his home country. USCIS frowns upon people who engage in “consulate shopping.” When … Continue reading
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A Major Cause of Green Card Denials
If you are applying for a green card, it is essential that you are able to prove that you are able to provide for yourself. An immigration law firm will assist in helping you establish your self-sufficiency to ensure that you … Continue reading
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Time Limitations for Non-Immigrant Visas
When an individual is granted a visa, it is not for an indefinite period of time. Even if you are granted the right to work and live in the U.S. for a time, it is vital that you be keenly … Continue reading
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Requirements for the H-3 Visa
H-3 visas were developed for the purposes of allowing foreign nationals to enter the U.S. to receive job training that is not existent in their home countries. H-3 visas are given only in certain limited circumstances. An immigration attorney can help … Continue reading
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