What is a STEM OPT Extension? If you are an international student who completed a STEM designated degree (“Science, Technology, Engineering and Math”) at a United States college or university… CONTINUE
Green Card Marriage Timeline: How Long?
How long does it take to get a marriage green card? For many seeking to receive permanent resident status in the United States, the green card marriage timeline is crucial… CONTINUE
BIA: Respondent Receives Sufficient Written Notice
BIA Holds That A Respondent Receives Sufficient Written Notice To Support The Entry Of An In Absentia Order Of Removal, Even If He Or She Was Served With A Noncompliant… CONTINUE
BIA: Criminal Proceeding May Be Considered
BIA HOLDS THAT THE AMOUNT OF FORFEITURE ORDERED IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING MAY BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING WHETHER A CRIME OF FRAUD OR DECEIT RESULTED IN A LOSS TO A… CONTINUE
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) welcomed interested members
On March 16, 2022, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) welcomed interested members of the public to file amicus curiae briefs discussing what factors the Board should weigh… CONTINUE
How to Move from OPT and/or STEM OPT to H-1B
Many noncitizens in the United States have questions about EAD STEM and whether they can apply for H-1B while on STEM OPT. In this article, we cover many of the… CONTINUE
H-1B Registration
The H-1B registration process for this year’s “lottery” (FY 2023) has been announced. WHAT WE KNOW Each employer must create a myUSCIS registrant account. If more than one person within… CONTINUE
“Arriving Alien” Info & Questions
The terms “arriving alien” or “alien” are somewhat controversial and politically fueled verbiage. However, these terms are considered legal terminology in the United States Code of Federal Regulations. However, aliens… CONTINUE
What is an H-1B Visa? | H-1B’s Explanation & Scenarios
H1-B work visas is a program in place by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Office of Foreign Labor Certifications that helps employers who are looking to “hire non-immigrant… CONTINUE
BIA Holds That A Conviction For Carjacking Under California Penal Code §215(a) Is Categorically A Conviction For An Aggravated Felony Crime Of Violence Under INA §101(a)(43)(F).
On November 19, 2021, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) dismissed the appeal of a case on remand from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case had… CONTINUE
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