I’ve held my green card since 1995. I was recently laid off due to the slowing economy and am considering moving back to England. I don’t know if I will return but I would like to keep that option open if I do decide to come back. What can I do? In order to maintain your permanent residency … Read more
I have a B1 visa right now and I am in negotiations to purchase a US company. I have a company in Brazil that is looking to expand and found some opportunities here. What kind of visa can I get if I buy this company? If you have worked for the Brazilian company for one year out … Read more
I think my lawyer screwed me up. He told me that my H1B was approved but in the I-797C, it says that my change of status was denied! Can I appeal this? Yes, this may be something that should be appealed but without more information about you case, I don’t see any evidence that your lawyer made … Read more
I am currently on a F1 visa and am going to school at University of Indiana. My boyfriend and I are getting married and I want to apply for green card. Do I keep my F1 visa or can continue without? Most schools will allow admission with evidence that you have filed your Form I-485. It is a … Read more
I have $100,000 to $200,000 to invest in a new company. Is this enough to get E2 visa? Immigration law does not identify a specific minimum required for an E2 investment visa. However, in our experience an investment of less than $50,000 will not be approved and an investment less than $100,000 may be difficult depending on … Read more
My husband just received a Notice to Appear (NTA) and is being deported. I heard that he can get voluntary departure and come right back in. Is that true? It is possible. However, if your husband is removed, he will be barred from entering the US for ten years unless he can obtain a waiver. If he is qualified … Read more
Is my H4 extended automatically when my husband extended his H1B? I’m worried because he got a new I-94 card when he extended his H1B but I haven’t gotten anything. An H4 visa status application may be filed concurrently with an H1B status application but they remain separate applications. If you did not file your own application … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more