25 Jun

Majority of Americans are becoming anti-immigration

A report published by  PRRI Brookings is now stating that many are worried about the future of America and worried about America being “less white”  This is very disturbing especially because it is being fueled by xenophobic movements blaming immigration and other groups for some of United States’s problems.  Threat of Terrorism, Crime, and Unemployment…

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24 Jun

Adjustment of Status for Immediate Relatives on B1/B2 Visitor Visas

Adjustment of Status for Immediate Relatives on B1/B2 Visitor Visas. I entered the country on a B1/B2 visitor visa, can I safely adjust status? This is a very common question, and a source of a lot of confusion, even amongst immigration practitioners, USCIS officers, and Consular Officers (AKA ConOffs). The answer, like most things in…

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23 Jun

Britain decides to exit the European Union – what does that mean for the rest of the world?

Brexit wins today. But a Brexit vote was not a vote against the European Union, it was a xenophobic, anti-immigration and anti-Muslim vote. Those who sold Brexit to Great Britain are those who preyed on the fear of people. Many of them are claiming victory for their racist ideology. Twitter is now trending with Brexit…

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22 Jun

H-1B Immigration Lawyers | Specialty Worker Visa

H-1B Immigration Lawyers | Specialty Worker Visa. H-1B is the most popular work visa in the H class of nonimmigrant visas.  In general, an H-1B visa is for a foreign worker coming to the US to temporarily perform services in a specialty occupation for a US employer. Of paramount concern is i) whether the job…

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21 Jun

President Obama on Fixing the Broken Immigration System: “Getting Past the Two Poles of This Debate”

Transcript of President Obama’s speech on immigration – July 1st, 2010 Few issues have stirred more passions than immigration in this country, and this morning the President made clear what many already know: all sides must come together to address it, including those Republicans who have backed away from the table since the failed effort…

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20 Jun

Some tips for H1B visa holders on lay-offs

1. Laid Off H-1B Employees With Advance Notice – What if you are an employee in H-1B status and you receive advance notice that you will be laid off before your validity period ends?  Can you change employers? USCIS Response:  Prior to being laid off, another qualified H-1B employer may file a Form I-129, Petition for…

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