If you are religious and want to come to the United States to take on a religious occupation or vocation at least 20 hours every week, then you may be able to seek an R-1 visa. The R-1 visa is designed for religious workers who will be employed by: A religious...
Month: February 2020
Work visa qualifications: Do you understand them?
Every year, thousands of people immigrate to the United States for work-related reasons. If you’re interested in securing a work visa, it’s critical to have a clear understanding of the preconditions before tackling the application process. Here are the three primary...
Deportation: Do you know how it works?
As an undocumented immigrant in the United States, it’s important to understand the many situations that can result in deportation or removal. If you’re unaware of the situations that can result in trouble, you’re more likely to make a mistake that leads you down this...
Your options for securing a family-based visa for loved ones
If you live in the United States but have family abroad, it's natural to want them to join you here in America. Depending on your personal status, family immigration may be an option. Which family members may qualify for family-based immigration and what kind of...
Supreme Court allows new ‘wealth test’ rules for immigrants
For decades, people have traveled to the United States in search of better lives. Some arrive with little money, but work hard to provide brighter futures for their families. Due to a new federal rule, these futures may now be harder to reach. In a 5-4 vote, the U.S....
Cellphone data used in immigration matters
Immigrants in the United States might need to be cautious in the way they use cellphones. Thanks to the procurement of licenses the government purchased, the feds can extricate location-specific data from various sources. One such license is for a commercial database...
