Yearly Archives: 2016
Applying for US Citizenship with a Criminal Record
If you are applying for citizenship (naturalization) in the U.S. and have a criminal record, you should consult an immigration attorney first as the laws in this area are highly complex. Certain types of crimes will not only prevent a person from qualifying for U.S. citizenship, but could result in the applicant being placed… Read More »
Can a TN individual from Canada establish a business in the United States and then have the business sponsor that individual for TN status?
TN visa regulations do not authorize a Canadian citizen to establish a business in the United States and then have the business sponsor that individual for TN status. Even if the sponsoring company is a separate legal entity, a Canadian citizen may not obtain TN status if he or she substantially controls the sponsoring… Read More »
Can I Sponsor Myself for the H1B Visa?
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a Bachelor’s degree, and the Petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for up to six years. This is a very popular visa because unlike… Read More »
How to prepare for an ICE raid
What is happening? ICE has started to deport immigrants who are in the country without papers. This includes immigrants with criminal history, immigrants with old orders of removal, and immigrants who have applied for and been denied immigration status. ICE has begun raids at people’s homes, at work, and also at public places like… Read More »