by Sharon Liu | Sep 24, 2013 | Family and Individuals, News
Who May Qualify for H-2B Classification? The H-2B program allows U.S. employers who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. To qualify for H-2B nonimmigrant classification, the...
by Sharon Liu | Sep 17, 2013 | Family and Individuals, News
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows battered spouses (both women and men), parents, and children of abusive U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents to petition for legal status without relying on the...
by Sharon Liu | Sep 12, 2013 | Family and Individuals, News
In October 2000, Congress created the U visa with the passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act. The U visa provides nonimmigrant status and is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are...
by Jake Lipman | Sep 10, 2013 | Family and Individuals, News
The United States has had a rich history of accepting immigrants from a wide array of backgrounds and for a variety of reasons ranging from humanitarian and religious to political and economic. Commonly regarded as a “melting pot,” the U.S. has been a nation of...
by Jake Lipman | Jul 11, 2013 | Family and Individuals, News
After two months of heated debate and much speculation in the media, S.744 – the bipartisan immigration reform has passed through the Senate by a margin of 68-32 (with 14 of 46 Republicans voting in favor). Along with the controversial provision of a...
by Jake Lipman | Apr 17, 2013 | Family and Individuals, News
S. 744 – the bipartisan bill, sponsored by Senator Charles Schumer was released to the public today. The 844 page document outlines a path to citizenship and addresses many of the pressing issues that create backlogs and inconsistencies within our immigration system....
