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 ↗Cancellation of Removal for Certain Nonpermanent Residents Updated legal analysis (October 31, 2026). INA §240A(b)(1) permits certain nonpermanent residents in removal proceedings to seek discretionary cancellation of…
Cancellation of removal is a form of discretionary relief available to all lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who are in removal proceedings. Removal may be cancelled if the…
Most employment-based green card categories require an employer petitioner and often a permanent job offer. Two important exceptions for qualified researchers, PhD holders, and other professionals are…
India is not included on the US Department of State’s 2024 Exchange Visitor Skills List. The 2024 list applies to exchange visitors admitted in J status or…
The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (IMBRA) created harsh reporting requirements for US persons who seek to meet foreign nationals through dating services. IMBRA requires…
In order to obtain immigration benefits available to a spouse, there must be a valid marriage between the parties. In most situations, a marriage is valid for…
China is not included on the US Department of State’s 2024 Exchange Visitor Skills List. The 2024 list applies to exchange visitors admitted in J status or…
Historical archive notice (reviewed October 31, 2026): The Department of Labor audit and approval statistics below refer to January 29, 2009 and should not be interpreted as…
Many H-1B visa holders are under the impression that there is a “grace period” following the conclusion of their stay in H-1B visa status. Most believe that…
Foreign nationals in the United States require a tax identification number from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to perform certain actions…
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