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 ↗Many immigrants panic after receiving a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) on their Form I-485 Adjustment of Status application. One of the most common questions people…
The Form I-539 (Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status) has one of the highest denial rates in the US immigration system. USCIS routinely denies I-539 cases…
When a US employer files Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker), they expect approval. Yet a large percentage of petitions are denied every year especially for…
Receiving a NIW Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) can feel overwhelming. A NOID means U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services believes your EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)…
Over the years, we have successfully handled thousands of EB1A and NIW cases, including many involving Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and…
Filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is one of the most important steps toward getting a US green card. But sometimes, instead…
Immigrating to the United States is a dream for millions, but the process is often filled with challenges like Requests for Evidence (RFE), Notices of Intent to…
When applying for an H-1B visa or an I-485 green card adjustment of status, every detail in your petition matters. One of the most common and frustrating…
Applying for a green card through employment is an exciting step toward permanent residency in the United States. But if you’ve received a Notice of Intent to…
If you’ve received a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) for your Form I-485 based on INA 245(c)(7), it’s essential to understand the reason behind it and…
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