CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO RENEW A GREEN CARD
Those who earn Permanent Residency within the United States will be issued a green card – formally known as an I-551 card – that they must carry with them at all times. The average green card will have a duration of only 10 years; a few may have a much more limited duration, though. When a green […]
CHICAGO TECH LEADERS WORRIED IMMIGRATION REFORM WILL HURT INDUSTRY
Industry leaders in the technology sector have expressed concerns over how the Trump administration’s proposed changes to immigration law could affect their own companies and the American economy over all. While some of these tech leaders were based in Silicon Valley, many of the most outspoken of the bunch are headquartered in Chicago’s tech startup […]
DO H-1 VISA HOLDERS GET DEPORTED IF THEY GET FIRED?
People who hold an H-1B employment visa are permitted to enter and stay within the United States on the grounds that they will perform highly specialized work at their place of occupation. But what happens if a company needs to downsize, or the employee underperforms, and the visa holder loses their job? Will this be grounds to […]
U.S. EMPLOYERS WILL NEED TO RENEW OR GAIN NEW H-1B PETITIONS SOON
Does your business employ any specialists that require your sponsorship to stay within the country? If so, they might need to renew their H-1B visas on April 1st, 2017, the first day the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) accepts petitions for the 2018 fiscal year. Miss the final deadline or wait too long, and a […]
U.S. IMMIGRANT POPULATION HITS RECORD HIGH
According to a new survey of the immigrant population in the United States, American immigration has reached an all-time high in recent years, with immigrants comprising 13.3 percent of U.S. residents in 2014. This marks the highest annual percentage in 94 years. The report, published by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), analyzed fresh census data of […]
7 TIPS TO HELP WITH YOUR U.S. NON-IMMIGRANT VISA INTERVIEW
Increased immigration, security concerns, economic factors, and other influences in recent years have all led to a considerable change in the way U.S. non-immigrant visas are granted, particularly regarding their categories, preferences, and quotas. What has not changed, however, is the visa interview process which allows immigration officers to screen through applications. This step in […]
INTERESTING IMMIGRATION FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW
No matter your viewpoint, immigration is a hot topic in America, especially in recent years. It is also an ever-present issue all around the world. People in general are concerned with their borders, who is crossing them, and why. But not many people can really get into the details of immigration law, history, and policies. […]
NATURALIZATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CLARIFIED BY USCIS
Over the past couple years, more and more lawful permanent residents are deciding to gain naturalization here in the United States. Despite this encouraging rise, the process of naturalization hasn’t gotten any easier. In fact, understanding the requirements and procedure is a common complaint amongst immigrants and residents. In order to help clear up some of the […]
IMMIGRATION-RELATED VIOLATIONS MORE HEAVILY PENALIZED
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) used its administrative powers to implement higher monetary, civil, and criminal penalties to be used against employers who violated the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). The final ruling was announced on June 30th, just two days before the new penalties took effect on August 1st, […]
WHAT IS THE H-1B & L-1 VISA REFORM ACT OF 2016?
A bipartisan bill known as the H-1B & L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2016 has recently been introduced to Congress and it is already turning heads and sparking debate. The purpose of the bill is to prevent firms from hiring additional H-1B visa employees if they already have more than 50 employees and more than 50% of […]