June 19, 2024
Former President Barack Obama created in 2012 the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to protect nearly 800,000 undocumented young people from deportation.The beneficiaries of this program, known as āDreamers,ā are protected from deportation, but they are not granted… View Article
September 4, 2024
An EB-2 visa is an employment-based visa intended for those who either have an advanced degree or exceptional ability. Applicants who fall into one of these categories and whose employment would be in the national interest of the United States… View Article
January 2, 2024
What Is ETIAS?The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new travel requirement for passport holders of 59 countries, including the United States, to enter Europe. Based on its American counterpart ESTA, ETIAS conducts background checks on applicants… View Article
April 27, 2023
For nonimmigrant workers in the U.S. on H-1B visas, circumstances can always change. Since your immigration status is tied to a certain employer, it can be difficult to maintain H-1B status if you lose your job or want to change… View Article
January 18, 2024
What Is ETIAS?The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new travel requirement for passport holders of 59 countries, including the United States, to enter Europe. Based on its American counterpart ESTA, ETIAS conducts background checks on applicants… View Article
June 30, 2023
What to Expect During Your U.S. Work Visa InterviewThe U.S. work visa interview is a crucial step in the process of obtaining a work visa to legally work in the United States. The purpose of the interview is to assess… View Article
December 21, 2023
What Is ETIAS?The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new travel requirement for passport holders of 59 countries, including the United States, to enter Europe. Based on its American counterpart ESTA, ETIAS conducts background checks on applicants… View Article
December 31, 2024
What is an O-1 visa?The O-1 visa is granted to individuals with an extraordinary ability (or achievement) who have reached the top of their field ā whether it be in the arts, sciences, athletics, business, film, T.V., or education. O-1… View Article
November 11, 2024
Optional practical training (OPT) allows students on an F-1 visa to take temporary employment within the U.S. in an area directly related to their studies.