Immigration Law Blog
Stay updated with the latest immigration news, visa updates, and expert insights.
H-1B
We explain the three clear reasons why there is a longer processing time for H-1B visa petitions.
Jon Velie
H-1B
H-1B visas are for trained professionals with a highly specialized body of knowledge. But what exactly qualifies a specialty occupation?
Jon Velie
USA
The USDA and DOL have partnered to ensure American farmers and ranchers have identified workers currently eligible for transfer.
Jon Velie
USA
The H-4 EAD work ban could come this month, leaving approximately 100,000 spouses of visa holders no longer authorized to work in the U.S.
Jon Velie
USA
How changes to the H-1B visa program proposed in the Department of Homeland Security's fall 2018 agenda risk damaging the U.S. economy.
Jon Velie
H-1B
H-1B visa occupations are professional-level jobs that require a U.S. bachelor's degree, the equivalent or higher.
Jon Velie
GREEN CARD
USCIS may grant a NIW of the labor certification process if the proposed endeavor has both a substantial merit and national importance.
Jon Velie
USA
USCIS has temporarily adjusted rules for the filing of I-9 forms during the national health emergency caused by COVID-19.
Jon Velie
Voice of Immigration
John Lennon's immigration case paved the way for what is known today as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and the DREAM Act.
Jon Velie
Voice of Immigration
A YouGov poll recently revealed that most Americans believe that immigration delivers a net benefit to the United States. Here we explain why.
Jon Velie
USA
The U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling in favor of lifting nationwide injections placed on the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds rule.
Jon Velie
GREEN CARD
USCIS is now taking Adjustment of Status components of EB-1 green cards for citizens of India and China who filed EB-1s by January 1, 2020.
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