7 Risks to Steer Clear of When Applying for an E2 Visa in San Diego
7 Risks to Steer Clear of When Applying for an E2 Visa in San Diego Applying for an E2 visa can be a tricky process, so it’s crucial to avoid mistakes that hurt your application. An E-2 visa attorney in San Diego can guide you and ensure you’re well-prepared for success. There are many, but […]
How You Can Apply for an EB-2 Visa in 4 Steps
How You Can Apply for an EB-2 Visa in 4 Steps Are you a professional with a PhD, master degree, or even high level capabilities, or hiring someone who is? If you have always dreamed of being stateside (the United States), you then may want a EB-2 Employment Visa. We’ll dive into the EB-2 visa process, […]
Alternative Employment Visa Options to the H-1b Lottery.
The H-1b visa has long been a stalwart of US immigration law. For many foreign nationals it is how they obtain or extend their work authorization with their U.S. employers. Unfortunately, the demand for H-1b visas vastly exceeds the artifical quota created by Congress. Each year USCIS holds a lottery for the 85,000 slots. Those […]
Who Gets An Automatic Extension Of Their Right Work?
Most immigration categories that enable you to work are eligible for an automatic extension of your right to work while an EAD renewal is pending. The most notable categories that do not provide automatic extension of work authorization are H-4, L-2, and E-2d. Here is a list of the more common categories and the length […]
Should You Store Your I-9’s Electronically?
The Department of Homeland Security allows employers to store their I-9s electronically. Legislation was first enacted in 2004 with the regulations finalized on July 21, 2010 so that an employer may now store their I-9s electronically. Everything else is becoming automated, why not jump on the bandwagon and do it for I-9s too? Abercrombie & […]
TPS – Venezuela and Burma
Over 320,000 Venezuelans and Burmese currently living in the United States are now eligible to stay and work here for another 18 months. The United States has now designated people from Venezuela or Burma living in the U.S. as eligible for Temporary Protective Status (“TPS”). Moreover, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has […]
Immigration Options for Foreign Managers and Executives
Let’s say you are the CEO of a top international company and now want to come to the U.S. to oversee a new U.S. branch office that just opened up in San Diego, California. Sounds like a legitimate reason to come to the U.S. but determining the best immigration strategy may not always be easy. […]
My Fiancé is Illegal
Today we tackle one of the most common questions an Immigration Lawyer receives: I am a United States Citizen, my fiancé is illegal. What can I do? If he has entered without any documentation and did not go through a border to be inspected, most likely his case will need to be completed in his […]
DACA Is Restored
DACA is restored! The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program has been reinstated as required by a court order issued by a U.S District Court. Following this order, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that from December 7, 2020 onwards USCIS will now: Accept initial request for DACA by applicants Accept DACA renewal […]
My spouse is illegal
One of the most common inquiries we receive, is someone saying “My spouse is illegal.” or “I want to get papers for my wife.” First off, the proper term for someone who is here without proper immigration status is that they are “undocumented”. Yes, undocumented persons can sometimes obtain documents and become a permanent resident […]
