An immigrant can apply for a green card after receiving their approved immigration petition and available immigration number. Someone in the US can apply for permanent citizenship without returning to their home country. An immigrant outside the US can apply with the US Department of State consulate abroad. The second pathway is the consular processing nationwide.
Determine the basis to
Working in the US as a foreigner requires you to obtain a visa
Obtaining a job in California requires you to follow specific requirements when you come to the United States as a foreigner. Understanding this process is essential as you’ll need to acquire a visa to work legally.
Working in the United States
If you’re a foreigner wanting to work in the United States, a standard method is to work temporarily as
The real impact of immigration enforcement on U.S. children
Living with a person who is undocumented is highly common in California, and oftentimes, that individual has children. It’s not hard to imagine why these children of immigrant families suffer serious consequences when one or both parents don’t have their documentation for legal citizenship.
These consequences may affect children both physically and mentally, and the issues also have the potential
Employment-based visas are more accessible than ever
Good news is available for people who are planning to immigrate to the United States for employment. If you plan to work in the state of California, your chances for legal residency are now better than ever. This is due to the very large number of employment-based visas that the USCIS has now made available.
Now is the time to
New Online Filing for DACA Renewals
As of April 12, 2022, individuals who are renewing their deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) may do so online. This will help streamline the renewal process for many applicants and hopefully make it easier for individuals to maintain their deferred action status. Online applications require the applicant to create an online account with USCIS.
What is Direct Consular Filing (DCF) in California?
If you are looking to sponsor a family member for immigration in California, you may have heard of Direct Consular Filing (DCF). But what is it, exactly? And how does it work? Read on to find out more.
What is Direct Consular Filing?
Direct Consular Filing (DCF) is a process by which an individual can sponsor a family member for
An Easy Read Summary of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
Note: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or the creation of any attorney and client relationship. Legal advice must be obtained for specific questions from your immigration lawyer after formal engagement.
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, President Biden signed an omnibus spending package that included an EB-5 bill that provides, effective immediately, for
Understand the difference between the four U.S. work visas
If you reside in another country, getting a job in the United States can be done by obtaining a work visa. If you’d like to be employed in California, you need to know the best type of employment visa to obtain for your unique situation. Visiting the area for business or as a student also requires a visa. Below is
2021 PERM processing time
When you’re waiting for official paperwork to be processed, you’re likely nervous and a little impatient, especially if the paperwork will determine your success in the future. PERM processing time periods could take a considerable amount of time. If you’re a California resident, here is some information you can refer to when it comes to processing times.
What is PERM
Join Senior Attorney, Megan Guzman, during the AILA Law Student Engagement Committee’s Roundtable March 23
Interested in learning more about immigration litigation? It’s not too late to register! Listen to our Senior Attorney, Megan Guzman, this Wednesday, March 23 at 10AM PST (1PM EST) as she discusses federal litigation during the AILA Law Student Engagement Committee’s latest roundtable, “Comparing Humanitarian Immigration Law and Federal Litigation.”
The goal of the roundtable is to help new practitioners