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L-1 Nonimmigrant Petition Guide

L-1 nonimmigrant status is an employer specific, employment-authorized nonimmigrant status available to a foreign national employed abroad who seeks admission into the United States to work for a qualifying affiliate U.S. employer in either managerial/executive capacity (L-1A) or specialized knowledge capacity (L-1B).

Obtaining L-1 nonimmigrant status requires the U.S. employer to file an I-129 . . . → Read More: L-1 Nonimmigrant Petition Guide

Checklist for Adjustment of Status Visa Interview

The following list is a general reminder on what everyone should bring to a visa interview. Remember, however, that each case is different and you must bring the specific documents that our office tells you to bring. This list is no substitute for a consultation with an Attorney.

DON’T FORGET: TAKE THE ORIGINAL . . . → Read More: Checklist for Adjustment of Status Visa Interview

Effective June 4 Visa Application Fees to Increase

Under the new schedule of fees that will apply on June 4th 2010, applicants for all visas that are not petition-based, including B1/B2 tourist and business visitor visas and all student and exchange visitor (F, M and J) visas, will pay a fee of $140.

The application fee for K visas for fiancé(e)s of . . . → Read More: Effective June 4 Visa Application Fees to Increase

US Visa and Immigration Acronyms

This can be found at http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/uscisacronyms.html

Immigration Acronyms AAO Administrative Appeals Office Act Implies the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended A-File Alien File Alien Any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States. A-Number Alien Number AOS Adjustment of Status ASC Application Support Center BIA Board of Immigration Appeals . . . → Read More: US Visa and Immigration Acronyms

Changes in B1 and B2 Tourist Visas

This is a good article by Brian Bolton regarding the latest changes to the commonly requested Tourist Visa, B-1/ B-2.

In Bangkok, there has been an increase in this practice to curb the recent hike in cases where the applicant’s answers at the interview are dubious. More and more information are being shared . . . → Read More: Changes in B1 and B2 Tourist Visas

New Immigration Law in Arizona Allows Questioning of Anyone

You need a passport to go to Arizona!

Los Angeles officials on Wednesday approved a ban on future business with Arizona in protest against its crackdown on illegal immigrants, becoming the largest U.S. city to impose such an economic boycott. http://tinyurl.com/22rdg8c

A tough new anti-immigration law in the US state of Arizona is . . . → Read More: New Immigration Law in Arizona Allows Questioning of Anyone

K1 Visa / Fiance Visa Definition

A K-1 Fiance visa is a non-immigrant visa issued to prospective husbands or wives to the U.S. with the intention of marrying them within the statutory time period of 90 days from entry. A non-immigrant is a foreign national seeking to temporarily enter the United States for a specific purpose. A fiancé(e) may not obtain . . . → Read More: K1 Visa / Fiance Visa Definition

Fingerprint Plan to Confirm US Workers Identity

The latest immigration legislation to pass this year would require US workers to verify their employment status through fingerprints or biometrics. The logic is sound, stop illegal immigration by stopping employers from hiring illegal immigrants.

As part of broader legislation he plans to introduce later this year that would provide a pathway to legal . . . → Read More: Fingerprint Plan to Confirm US Workers Identity

Electronic Employment Verification Full of Unanswered Questions

There are many privacy and efficacy issues related to the latest immigration legislation requiring employment verification system from US workers. While it may appear deceptively simple, it is inundated with problems that would negate any true benefits from immigration reform to eradicate illegal immigration problems. Here’s the article from Immigration . . . → Read More: Electronic Employment Verification Full of Unanswered Questions

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