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 ↗For many immigrants, obtaining a green card (lawful permanent residence) is a dream come true. But sometimes, USCIS may challenge that status by issuing a Notice of…
Divorce after Conditional Green Card When a foreigner marries a US citizen, the US citizen spouse can file to sponsor the foreign national for permanent residency (green…
Engineers may qualify for EB-1A extraordinary ability classification through documented accomplishments in science, technology, or an applicable field of engineering. The category permits self petitioning without PERM…
How Many Citations Needed for EB1? Criteria for Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability You must meet 3 out of the 10 listed criteria below to prove extraordinary ability in…
Documentation for EB1 Requirements The EB1A green card is for aliens of extraordinary ability engaged in the arts, sciences, business, education or athletics. Many scientists, post docs,…
For foreign nationals who wish to come to the United States to work or perform as an athlete in sports like football, basketball, hockey, MMA, tennis, golf…
President Trump has been in office for less than one week yet he has already followed through with many of his campaign promises that relate to immigration…
EB-1A extraordinary ability classification is available to qualified individuals in business as well as the sciences, arts, education, and athletics. A qualified manager may self petition without…
I need to bring my wife to USA to live with me. I have a good job and don’t need her to work so is it possible for…
I’d like to know if I can change my status in USA. I’ve a J1 visa and I’d like to have the pemanent one. What Can I…
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