The deputy press secretary of USCIS, Marie Thérèse Sebrechts, clarified that the individuals who have been granted CW or some other non-immigrant status, cannot apply for parole. CW refers to “Commonwealth-only worker” status and this status will expire on 31st December 2014. There is a lot of confusion about parole in the community and this […]
Non-Immigrants with CW Cannot Apply for Parole Read More »
Many believe that immigration reform will grant the country’s undocumented immigrants amnesty. People also believe that immigration reform would only benefit the undocumented immigrants and not the Americans. But immigration reform would benefit the Americans and the unauthorized residents. It would also boost the country’s economy. Similarly, immigration reform would not grant anyone amnesty. It
Immigration Reform Myths Read More »
US employers are in need of workers with specialized skills and many US employers prefer Indians with advanced degrees. Likewise, America has always been the dream country for the Indians. Most of the H-1B applications that are being filed by US employers are on behalf of Indians. H-1B visa holders can apply for Green Cards.
Increase in the Number of Green Cards Issued to High Skilled Indians Read More »
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that the current Form N-400 will soon be replaced by a new application for naturalization. USCIS is now publishing its forms in a 2-column Adobe fillable format. USCIS customers can fill out those forms online, by making use of the informational pop-up boxes. USCIS has already improved
New Application for Naturalization Read More »
OPT, Optional Practical Training, is the temporary employment directly related to an international student’s field of study. F-1 OPT will work for international students who have been full-time students for at least one academic year. This program is meant for students who are currently maintaining F-1 status. During OPT there will be no change in
OPT Optional Practical Training on F-1 Visa Read More »
The Supreme Court that found section 3 of DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, recently struck down that section and stated that Americans in same sex marriages will be granted access to immigration benefits and all federal benefits. Soon after DOMA was struck down, US Embassies and Consulates started to consider immigrant petitions filed by Green Card
Immigration Benefits for Same-Sex Couples Read More »
According to the White House, immigration reform will benefit America’s agricultural industry and the rural communities. The country’s agricultural industry is hampered by the country’s broken immigration system. The US agricultural industry relies on foreign born workers as the Americans are not willing to take up jobs in the agricultural industry. Due to this reason,
Will Immigration Reform Benefit the Agricultural Industry? Read More »
US citizens and the citizens of foreign countries, traveling to the United States, must be aware of the US Border Crossing requirements. Travelers will be required to provide passports, Green Cards or other travel documents. They will be permitted to enter into the country only after their documents are verified by immigration officers at the US ports of
US Border Crossing Information Read More »
US citizens in same sex marriages can now bring their foreign born partners to the United States and live legally in America with them. Likewise, US citizens can bring their foreign national same-sex fiancé(e)s to America and get married to them in the country. They can bring them to the country by getting them K-1
US Citizens Can Get their Same-Sex Fiancés K-1 Visas Read More »
A comprehensive immigration reform bill was recently approved by the US Senate by a vote of 68-32. This legislation includes a provision that would initially grant legal status and then US citizenship for the people who are now living in America illegally. This bill includes stricter border security provisions. This bill would benefit the unauthorized
How Many Immigrants will the Senate Bill Benefit? Read More »