Blog Posts

What is the current AAO processing time?

The Administrative Appeals Office adjudicates immigration cases that have been appealed from a denial by...

How to file a successful H-1B petition – Part 2 (How to prove the employer-employee relationship!)

In the previous post, I reviewed the key requirements for a successful H-1B petition. The...

How to file a successful H-1B petition – Part 1

The H-1B petition for specialty occupation workers is one of the most popular visa classifications...

Prediction for H-1B Cap FY 2013

H-1B filing season is upon us! There is an annual limit of 65,000 H-1B visas...

Is my award EB-1 or NIW worthy?

One of the criteria for the EB-1 alien of extraordinary ability (EB1A) and outstanding researcher...

L-1 Petitions – Frequently Asked Questions

1.       What is an L-1 visa? The L-1 visa is a nonimmigrant (meaning not permanent residence/green...

L-1 Petitions – Frequently Asked Questions for the Employee

1.       I’m in a different immigration status right now. Can I change status in to L-1...

H-1B Petition Approved Without End Client Letter!

Wondering how to have an H-1B petition approved without an end client letter? It is...

Attention Entrepreneurs – Engage with USCIS!

One of the most exciting things for me as an immigration attorney is to know...

TN Status for Citizens of Mexico Coming to the US: How Long Can I Stay?

The TN visa classification was created pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),...

Three keys to successful letters of recommendation for fast-track petitions (EB-1/NIW)!

Key # 1: Make sure you have the “right” number of letters for your petition...

How many publications do I need to file for EB-1?

Are you considering filing an EB-1 petition as an alien of extraordinary ability, or outstanding researcher...