Building Your Brighter Tomorrow With Proven Immigration And Estate Planning Strategies
The E2 visa refers to the E-2 nonimmigrant classification in the U.S. This visa allows nationals from treaty countries to be admitted into the U.S. by investing capital in a state-side business. In addition, some employees of these people or organizations may also qualify for the E-2 nonimmigrant classification. Filing for the E-2 nonimmigrant classification…
As with other areas of the law, the immigration laws of the United States include provisions to help victims of abuse. The end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a good opportunity to review the options that immigrants who have suffered abuse may use to protect themselves. The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, allows…
When a person comes to the United States from another country, it is important that it be known how he or she will be supported financially. In Florida and across the United States, those who are bringing another person to live in the U.S. should be aware of the requirements under an affidavit of support…
Floridians love to travel for business and pleasure, and when they travel, they sometimes find love. More often than not, they eventually return home to Florida, but sometimes they seek to bring their new love home with them to marry. For this, the couple needs a K-1 visa, also known as the fiance(e) visa. 90-day…
For that are in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or who have family in it, the recent court decisions that have come down about it have likely caused some trepidation. Specifically, because the most recent Southern District of Texas U.S. District court found it illegal. Luckily, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) permits those who are eligible per U.S. statute for an immigrant visa to seek a “provisional unlawful presence waiver” prior to leaving the U.S. to attend their consular interview. This is a positive move for those who are not eligible for an adjustment of status and must leave…
There are many residents in Florida who are looking forward to applying for or obtaining US citizenship. It is a life-long dream for many. But, there are also many others who are looking for visas, green cards or who have other immigration law needs. The problem is, most people probably think that the US immigration…
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was a measure enacted nine years ago to provide temporary deportation relief and work permits to undocumented immigrants brought to this county when they were children. These protections, however, have been under constant challenge. A Senate hearing was scheduled for late June on DACA while an ongoing federal court…
Obtaining an employment-based visa can be a complicated matter. After all, there’s no doubt that America’s immigration laws are complex. But if you hope to secure the visa that you want, then you need to have a basic understanding of the law and how it applies to your circumstances. After all, only about 140,000 employment…
If you have a criminal history, then you might be worried about whether you’ll be able to obtain a green card. The truth of the matter is that there are certain crimes that will disallow you from claiming immigrant status in the U.S. However, American law allows you to seek a waiver of many of…
