On November 15, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security issued a Policy Memorandum binding all U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees to allow for a reprieve for undocumented immigrants with close relatives who are active military members.  The new policy allows undocumented spouses, children, and parents of active duty

Although it may seem far off, the H-1B lottery opens up April 1, 2014 and employers should begin considering their options for potential H-1B workers or those currently in H-1B status in the United States.  In the lottery which opened on April 1, 2013 (Fiscal Year 2014), the cap was

For conditional permanent residents (CPRs) who have just been received a “green card” based on marriage to a U.S. citizen it is not too early to start preparing for the next step, the Petition to Remove Conditions (Form I-751).  Beginning three months before the expiration of a Conditional Permanent Resident

For people who have had their applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals approved – congratulations!  After years of living in the United States as undocumented you now have valid work authorization and the ability to remain in the United States throughout your DACA time, barring any unforeseen complications.  You

Didn’t get selected in the H-1b lottery? Missed the H-1b filing deadline? Wondering what to do now? Here are some possible options that could work for you: O-1 Visa: The O-1 visa is for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, or business. The standard is generally quite