Archive for June, 2012

Denied Entry to USA

Denied Entry to USA Reasons for Denied Entry to USA Most foreign nationals who are denied entry to the US are those attempting to enter as tourists with B1/B2 visas or through the VWP Visa Waiver Program.  In order for tourists to gain entry to the US, they must establish to CBP, the Immigration Officer, […]

The DREAM is on! Obama to grant deferred action and work authorization!

On June 15, 2012 the Department of Homeland Security formally announced that it will offer deferred action to “DREAMers.” This means that for millions of undocumented youths who entered the United States without inspection (no visas) as children can now obtain “deferred action” and work authorization from USCIS. Both individuals who are in removal proceedings (deportation) and […]

L-1B Visa

My company wants to transfer me to the US. My job title is software engineer. I read on your website that I can get L1 visa to transfer but I am not a manager. Is it possible? You may qualify for an L1B visa provided that you worked for this company for one year of out the last […]

Posted on June 16, 2012 at 2:31 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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J1 Waiver

I am currently on a J1 visa and am working at University of Chicago. I need a J1 waiver so I can switch to H1B visa because I am on my final J1 extension. Can I do no objection waiver? I am from Argentina. A no objection based waiver is likely a good choice for you provided that […]

Posted on June 16, 2012 at 2:26 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Marriage Green Card

My wife entered the US on a tourist visa two months ago. We weren’t planning on getting married but we ended up in Las Vegas and got married in a spur of the moment thing. What do we do now? Can she stay here or does she need a K3 visa? Immigration law discourages persons entering the US […]