When you apply for and receive a visa to visit or work in the United States, it generally has effective dates on it. It's only between one date and the next that you're permitted to travel within or remain working in this country. If you overstay the expiration date...
Louisiana has the largest number of detained immigrants
Louisiana is slowly becoming the prime location for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to send its detainees. Currently, there are an estimated 8,000 out of a total of 48,000 immigrants that are being detained in Louisiana. The federal agency has signed...
What kind of work visa can I get?
There are millions of people who dream of moving to the United States to pursue an employment opportunity. While this sounds easy enough, the immigration system is complex and full of twists and turns. Individuals coming to the United States from a foreign country...
Permanent residency and other filing fees to increase on Dec. 2
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) planned to announce rate hikes for many of its popular immigration and naturalization services on Nov. 14. The cost to file for U.S. citizenship is one of the fees expected to increase the most. Early reports...
Do not make jokes with immigration officials
You feel nervous when you talk to immigration officials. You often like to cover your nervousness with humor. Should you make jokes while talking to them and try to lighten the mood? It's not advisable. You especially want to avoid joking about anything that may...
The number of H-1B work visas issued is steadily declining
A report released this week shows that at least 25% or more of H-1B employment visa applications were denied between Oct. 2018 and June 2019. This marks a significant increase over the H-1B denial rate during the 2015 fiscal year. Indian nationals, many of which...
Understanding sponsorship categories for immigration
Many people come to the United States for various opportunities. Those who choose to make a new life here desire to aid their loved ones in doing the same. In certain instances, it is possible to help loved ones migrate to the U.S. However, it is important to...
Minor mistakes could lead to extensive immigration detention
The unfortunate reality in the United States is that even minor, unintentional mistakes, if they break the law, can lead to extensive detention for those entering the country from elsewhere. You may feel like your situation is easily explainable and should not be a...
How long does naturalization take?
You want to immigrate and become a U.S. citizen. It has always been a dream of yours. However, you have heard that it takes a long time, and it's a bit concerning to you. How long will it really take? This is a fairly complex process. The short answer is that it...
Immigrants face discrimination issues
With the current state of immigration in the United States, immigrants may feel that they face discrimination issues in many areas. This can impact their ability to get a job, find a place to live, integrate into society and much more. In some cases, discrimination...
