Immigration articles and legal analysis from The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A., addressing employment visas, permanent residence, inadmissibility, and other complex questions.
EXPLORE RECENT ARTICLES ↗Being placed in expedited removal at a US airport or border is one of the most severe immigration actions Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can take. Under…
Many Product Managers (PMs) and Technical Program Managers (TPMs) assume they do not qualify for the EB1A Extraordinary Ability green card because they are not researchers, professors,…
How Energy, Engineering, and Technology Professionals at Exxon Qualify for US Permanent Residence Exxon and ExxonMobil operate at the core of the global energy ecosystem, employing highly…
Schlumberger, now known globally as SLB, is one of the world’s most influential energy technology companies, operating across Nigeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, and other key energy regions.…
Chevron operates extensively across Africa, including Nigeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and Congo, employing highly skilled engineers, scientists, project managers, and energy specialists whose work directly…
The EB-1 Green Card is one of the most prestigious US immigration pathways, offering fast processing, no PERM labor certification, and eligibility to self-petition in many cases.…
Many EB1A applicants believe that once they meet at least three regulatory criteria, approval is guaranteed. Unfortunately, that is not how USCIS adjudicates EB1A cases. Even after…
If your Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) has been pending for months or even years with no decision, an FBI name check may be the reason. FBI…
Prosecutorial discretion (PD) is one of the most powerful and misunderstood tools in US immigration law. When used correctly, it can pause deportation, close immigration court cases,…
If you have a DUI arrest or conviction and are applying for a green card through Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, the…
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