TPS Sudan Terminated Temporary Protective Status Changes Announced On September 18, 2017, Elain Duke, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, announced that Temporary Protective Status (“TPS”) for Sudan will terminate in November 2, 2018 because the
President Trump Rescinded DACA
On September 5, 2017, President Trump rescinded DACA. Today marks the beginning of six months that the program will begin to unwind for over 800,000 young adults brought to the United States as children, through no choice of their own. They are our
K-1 Fiancé Visa: Reuniting with Your Long-Distance Partner Swiftly
K-1 Visa Requirements by Liset Lefebvre, Esq, Verdin Law Partner What happens when you travel across the globe and meet the love of your life? In some cases, distance, time, money and a daunting legal process can prevent you from quickly reuniting
BREAKING NEWS: Trump’s Immigration Ban Lifted by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Yesterday evening, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the federal government’s motion for an emergency stay. Essentially, the Ninth Circuit refused to lift the block on President Trump’s immigration ban, therefore, allowing refugees and travel
EB-1B Outstanding Researchers and Professors
Green Cards for Professors and Researchers The public policy of the United States is to be the unrivaled political, technological, and academic leader of the world. To meet that goal, Congress has made it relatively easy for the best and brightest
Top 5 Industries for E2 Visas in Texas
E2 Visa Industries in Texas Foreign investors love Texas. The Lone Star State destination continues to attract foreign capital investment because the state is centrally located in the U.S., and it boasts a robust and diversified economy. According
June 2016 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. State Department has published the latest visa bulletin for June 2016. See link: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2016/visa-bulletin-for-june-2016.html
DO I QUALIFY FOR THE O VISA?
For the truly extraordinary foreign national, the O visa offers a good option for coming to the United States. The O visa is reserved for people who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a
Blazing Your Own Trail: Strategies for Foreign Entrepreneurs to Obtain the EB-1C Multinational Manager/Executive Green Card
Obtaining employment-based permanent residence in the U.S. can be a long and arduous road for many foreign nationals, especially for those relying strictly on the sponsorship of a U.S. employer. However, for the entrepreneurial foreigner, the EB-1C
Interested in E-2 Visas? Some Common Questions Regarding E-2 Visas
What types of businesses qualify for an E-2 investor visa? There are no restrictions as to the types of businesses that are eligible as a valid E-2 business. Therefore, all types of businesses may qualify. What is the investment amount necessary
It’s Audit Season! Don’t Get Caught Unprepared – Part 1 (H-2B)
Since 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has been issuing an increasing number of Notice of Audit Examination (“NOAE”) requests to companies that employ H-2B temporary workers. As a result of the increasing audits, the agricultural and green
Dallas Immigration Lawyer–Board Certified
Isaul Verdin, Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law The Texas Board of Legal Specialization announced that Isaul Verdin is Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law, as of December 2011. There are over 100,000 attorneys
Board of Immigration Appeals Clears Way for Same Sex Marriage Cases
In a published decision reached today, the Board of Immigration Appeals recognized the validity of same sex marriage for the purpose of the immigration laws. In Matter of Zeleniak, a male U.S. citizen spouse married his male alien spouse in the state
How to Handle an ICE Hold – A Guide for Detained Immigrants
Please Note: This post was published in May 2015 and may not contain current information. Please Contact Us for 2017 immigration law questions. What is an ICE hold? “ICE HOLD.” If you are not a U.S. citizen, this is probably the scariest thing to
Top 10 Financial Transactions That Can Be Treated as Investment for E Visas
E Visa Financial Investment Transactions As foreign investors evaluate their E visa strategy, it is important to consider what financial and business investment transactions will count toward the total investment of the planned business. Given the
U.S. Government Announces TPS for Nepal
To View Countries Currently Designated for TPS See https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status#Countries%20Currently%20Designated%20for%20TPS What’s happening regarding Nepal? On June 24, 2015, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh