TN Visa to Work for Multiple Employer

In the realm of U.S. immigration, the Treaty National (TN) status represents an important opportunity for Canadian and Mexican nationals under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2020. However, when it comes to TN status holders working for multiple employers, many complications can arise. To…

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Naturalization with a pending Petition to Remove Conditions (I-751)

Today, we’re delving into a topic of great interest for many conditional permanent residents: the prospect of filing for naturalization while the I-751 petition is still pending. We’ll explore the ins and outs of this process, including what conditional permanent residency means, the typical processing time for the I-751 form, and why it might be…

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Long-Distance Relationship: Importance of Maintaining Strong Documentation for Marriage Based Green Card

If you and your spouse find yourselves living in different cities within the United States while awaiting a marriage-based green card, it’s crucial to understand the significance of maintaining strong documentation. External factors like job opportunities, education, or other circumstances may have led to this separation, but by carefully organizing and preserving your paperwork, you…

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DHS to End Temporary COVID-19 Flexibilities on I-9 Verification

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has signaled a significant shift in the way businesses handle their I-9 Verification processes. As of July 31, 2023, the temporary COVID-19 flexibilities that were introduced in March 2020 will come to an end. What’s more, businesses will have an additional 30 days to complete in-person physical inspections for…

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Importance of N-600 (Certificate of Citizenship) for Children

In today’s ever-evolving global environment, acquiring proof of U.S. citizenship is of paramount importance. The USCIS Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, plays a pivotal role in this process. Primarily used by individuals who automatically attained U.S. citizenship through birth or adoption, the N-600 form helps provide them with a Certificate of Citizenship if…

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Options for Child Born Abroad to Green Card Holders

In our previous blog, Options for Child Born Abroad to US Citizen parents we had discussed the pathway to citizenship or lawful permanent residency for these children but what about children born abroad to a lawful permanent residents. Green card holders who are temporarily residing outside of the United States and have a baby abroad…

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Common B-1/B-2 Visa Myths

The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is one of the most common types of visas issued by the U.S. government. However, there are many myths surrounding the B-1/B-2 visa application process. In the previous blog we had discussed Travel Visa Denial: Common Reasons & How to Avoid them. In this blog, we will debunk some of the most…

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DOL to soon Begin Accepting PERM Applications in FLAG System

Immigration can be a complex and often frustrating process for many individuals seeking to work or reside in the United States. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), a division of Employment & Training Administration within the Department of Labor (DOL), plays a crucial role in this process, as it is responsible for ensuring that…

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USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics for certain Nonimmigrants

The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the temporary suspension of the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or a change of status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant status. The suspension was originally set to expire on…

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Options for Child Born Abroad to US Citizen parents

Understanding the immigration options for a child born abroad with one US citizen parent and one non-US citizen parent can be challenging. In this blog post, we will discuss the various pathways to citizenship or permanent residency for these children, including acquiring US citizenship at birth, obtaining a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), and…

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