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May 4, 2012
The skilled worker group includes registered nurses (RNs) and physical therapists (PTs). In 2006, employers petitioned RNs and PTs to fill those positions for which there is an acute shortage. These petitions, combined with those for other skilled workers, created a huge demand for visa numbers resulting in the current six-year backlog.
The skilled worker group includes registered nurses (RNs) and physical therapists (PTs). In 2006, employers petitioned RNs and PTs to fill those positions for which there is an acute shortage. These petitions, combined with those for other skilled workers, created a huge demand for visa numbers resulting in the current six-year backlog.
Apr 21, 2012
The Obama administration has started the process of obtaining an over stay waiver in the United States by enacting new Federal Regulations for aliens who are immediate family members of American citizens who do not qualify for a green card in the U.S.
The Obama administration has started the process of obtaining an over stay waiver in the United States by enacting new Federal Regulations for aliens who are immediate family members of American citizens who do not qualify for a green card in the U.S.
Apr 13, 2012
An application for an immigrant visa might be refused for a variety of reasons. No matter what the reason, the refusal is heartbreaking to an applicant who wants nothing more than to enter the U.S. to be reunited with family members.
An application for an immigrant visa might be refused for a variety of reasons. No matter what the reason, the refusal is heartbreaking to an applicant who wants nothing more than to enter the U.S. to be reunited with family members.
Apr 10, 2012
Just because you or a loved one have been ordered deported, have a final order of deportation or have decided to depart the United States while an appeal from deportation is pending does not mean that the chance to fight the case is lost.
Just because you or a loved one have been ordered deported, have a final order of deportation or have decided to depart the United States while an appeal from deportation is pending does not mean that the chance to fight the case is lost.
Mar 31, 2012
Under U.S. immigration law, athletes and performing artists are eligible for temporary, non-immigrant visas known as “P-visas.” The P-visa category is broken down into four groups, (1) internationally recognized athletes (“P-1A”); (2) internationally recognized entertainers (“P-1B”); (3) artists and entertainers entering the United States through a reciprocal exchange program (“P-2”); and (4) artists and entertainers involved in performing, teaching, or coaching a culturally unique program (“P-3”).
Under U.S. immigration law, athletes and performing artists are eligible for temporary, non-immigrant visas known as “P-visas.” The P-visa category is broken down into four groups, (1) internationally recognized athletes (“P-1A”); (2) internationally recognized entertainers (“P-1B”); (3) artists and entertainers entering the United States through a reciprocal exchange program (“P-2”); and (4) artists and entertainers involved in performing, teaching, or coaching a culturally unique program (“P-3”).
Mar 24, 2012
After years of struggle and hope for legal status, sometimes immigrants leave the United States without any hope of ever returning. However, recent case law may provide a deported immigrant that lost hope of actually returning to the United States.
After years of struggle and hope for legal status, sometimes immigrants leave the United States without any hope of ever returning. However, recent case law may provide a deported immigrant that lost hope of actually returning to the United States.
Mar 17, 2012
Being trapped in the immigration maze is frustrating and frightening for an adult. It can be even worse for a child - especially if the child cannot turn to her parent for a solution. But there is help for children in this situation.
Being trapped in the immigration maze is frustrating and frightening for an adult. It can be even worse for a child - especially if the child cannot turn to her parent for a solution. But there is help for children in this situation.
Mar 10, 2012
Asylum is generally recognized as a basic human right, and under United States immigration law, asylees and refugees can obtain permanent resident status in the United States. Asylum provides a mechanism to escape persecution and resettle in a safe country, free from fear and harm.
Asylum is generally recognized as a basic human right, and under United States immigration law, asylees and refugees can obtain permanent resident status in the United States. Asylum provides a mechanism to escape persecution and resettle in a safe country, free from fear and harm.
Mar 6, 2012
We are pleased to report that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been directed by President Obama to make improvements to the existing immigration system in order to attract and retain highly-skilled immigrants. The Obama administration recognizes that immigrants are critical to continuing our economic recovery and encouraging job creation in the United States.
We are pleased to report that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been directed by President Obama to make improvements to the existing immigration system in order to attract and retain highly-skilled immigrants. The Obama administration recognizes that immigrants are critical to continuing our economic recovery and encouraging job creation in the United States.
Feb 29, 2012
A finding by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of marriage fraud leaves a serious and lasting negative mark on the alien’s record. If the USCIS determines that a person entered (or even conspired to enter) into a marriage for the sole purpose of obtaining an immigration benefit, all future petitions (whether family or employment based) filed for that person will be denied.
A finding by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of marriage fraud leaves a serious and lasting negative mark on the alien’s record. If the USCIS determines that a person entered (or even conspired to enter) into a marriage for the sole purpose of obtaining an immigration benefit, all future petitions (whether family or employment based) filed for that person will be denied.
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