As you may know, most U.S. employers have a legal duty to verify the work eligibility of everyone they hire. This obligation, which comes from a 1986 federal law, requires employers and new employees to complete I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms. On your...
Employment Immigration
Can drug use lead to deportation?
If you have ever ingested an illegal substance, such as cocaine, heroin or marijuana, you certainly are not alone. In fact, according to a recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 60 million Americans used marijuana or...
Can you re-enter the U.S. after being deported?
Pennsylvania immigrants facing deportation might have a lot of questions about the process and the rules for re-entering the U.S. afterward. A lot of the deportation process and rules for re-entry are totally dependent on the reasons for deportation. What are the...
Pennsylvania state immigration
Federal immigration law is tricky in the U.S. because many states and local governments are taking a more active role in immigration policies. Here is what you need to know about immigration laws and regulations in Pennsylvania. Law enforcement and immigration The...
Qualifying for an H-1B visa
Many employers in the United States may find that they need to bring overseas to the United States to assist with a particular project or work for the company on a temporary basis. Under U.S. immigration law, these employers may be able to file a H-1B visa petition on...
What is a commercial or business visa?
Each year, people come into Pennsylvania from other countries as immigrants. Some of those individuals obtain commercial visas so that they can conduct business while in the country. It’s important to understand what a commercial visa is and how it works. What is a...
The various types of investor visas issues by United States
The U.S. creates a visa category for people and businesses seeking to invest in the United States. The policy justification here is clear, the government wants to encourage foreign businesses to create jobs and wealth in the United States by investing here. There are...
How to get a work visa to come to the U.S.
If you or a family member would like to come to the U.S. to work, you have options. The United States issues both temporary and permanent visas. You can file a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to stay in the U.S. for job-related purposes....
How to maintain your permanent resident status
You’ve done the paperwork, and now you’ve got what you wanted the most: your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). As a permanent resident, you can live, work and study in the United States like any other American citizen. However, the difference between you and a...
Can your employer fire you for an arrest if you have a work visa?
Work visas allow thousands of people born in other countries to live in the United States while working a job. An employer can sponsor you to come into the country to work. You may be able to extend your visa once you arrive. Some people who entered the United States...
