101I-94
I-94 Correction: How an I-94 Error Can Cause Overstay and How We Fixed It
An error on your I-94 card may seem like a small mistake, but it can have serious immigration consequences. Many people don’t realize that an incorrect I-94…
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102H-1B Visa
H1B Visa Revoked Due to Multiple Filings
If your H1B visa has been revoked because of multiple cap-subject filings, you’re likely feeling blindsided and unsure about your future in the US. USCIS has recently…
103B-2 Visa
Tourist Visa Revoked Under 221(i) for Past Arrest – What Should I Do Now?
If your B1/B2 visa has been revoked under INA § 221(i), especially due to an old or dismissed arrest, you may feel unfairly penalized bu the reality…
10422 CFR 41.122(h)(3)
Successful Cases After Visa Cancellation Due to 22 CFR § 41.122(h)(3)
H-1B Visa Revoked at CBP for Alleged OPT Violation – What Should I Do Now? If your H-1B visa was revoked by CBP under 22 CFR §…
105212(a)(7)(A)(i)(i)
Refused Entry Under Section INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and Expedited Removal Under Section 235(b)(1) or 240 of the Act – What Should I Do Now?
If you were refused entry under INA § 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and subjected to expedited removal under INA § 235(b)(1) or removal proceedings under INA § 240, it means…
106H-1B Visa
H1B Transfer Denied – Can I Stay in the US?
Many people come to us after an H1B transfer denial. We’ve helped them re-file successfully, shift to a new employer, or even change status (such as to…
107221(g)
221(g) Administrative Processing – How Long Does It Really Take?
If your U.S. visa application was refused under INA section 221(g) and placed into administrative processing, one of your biggest questions is probably: How long is this…
108E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Business Not Operational at Time of Application
If your E-2 visa was denied because the business was deemed not operational, you’re not alone and we’ve successfully helped many clients in this exact situation secure…
109E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Control of Business Not Established
One of the most overlooked, but critical, requirements for an E-2 visa is demonstrating that you have control over the business. We’ve helped many clients secure approvals…
110E-2 Visa
E2 Visa Refusal – Investment Not Substantial or Marginal Enterprise
If your E-2 visa was denied because the investment wasn’t considered “substantial” or the business was labeled a “marginal enterprise,” you’re not alone and we’ve successfully helped…