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If you are a spouse or have children under 21 and your partner holds an L1 visa, you might be eligible for the L2 visa. This status allows you to join your loved one in the U.S., either to accompany them during their stay or even to take up employment or studies. Here’s how you can apply for and obtain L2 status.
Applying for a U.S. visa as a dependent of an E-visa holder involves specific steps and required documentation. If you are the spouse or a child under 21 of an E-visa holder, preparing your application separately necessitates gathering several critical documents to present at your consulate interview.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) is an essential tool for individuals trying to locate friends, family members, or clients detained concerning immigration proceedings. Understanding how to navigate this system efficiently can be crucial to providing timely support and legal assistance to detainees. This blog post aims to demystify the ODLS, offering a detailed walkthrough of its features, how to use it, and addressing common concerns encountered by users.
Understanding the H1B visa, associated fees, and who is responsible for them can be confusing. One such fee, the $500 fraud prevention and detection fee, often raises questions about who can pay it and the implications of such payment on the H-1B beneficiary’s wage. We discuss who can pay this fee here.
Understanding U.S. immigration law requirements, particularly about employment-based visas like the H-1B, and understanding what constitutes a “U.S. employer” according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is crucial. For businesses seeking to employ foreign nationals under such visas, meeting these standards is the first step toward a successful petition. We explain the definition of a U.S. employer for immigration purposes here.
Navigating the complex world of U.S. immigration can be challenging, especially when your current visa expires, but you have a pending application for permanent residency or a green card. If you’re a Canadian or Mexican national in the U.S. under a TN (Trade NAFTA) visa and face this scenario, it’s important to understand your options to maintain your legal status.
Immigration processes can be lengthy and fraught with delays, leaving applicants in limbo. When unreasonable delays occur, filing a mandamus action might be the only recourse to compel action. A mandamus is a judicial remedy in the form of an order from a court to an inferior government official requiring the fulfillment of an administrative action. However, this extraordinary remedy should be used only in exceptional cases.
U.S. immigration law is full of terminologies that can often leave your head spinning. Two frequently confusing terms are “national” and “citizen”. At first glance, they might seem synonymous, but in the context of immigration and legal definitions, they carry different implications. Here, we explain each term’s differences and significance.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers a pathway for immigrants who are victims of abuse by certain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to seek safety and stability in the form of a U.S. Green Card. Here’s an overview of the eligibility requirements and the application process for navigating this delicate situation.
Whether you are a resident or nonresident alien impacts your U.S. tax obligations significantly. Understand the differences and tests, including the green card and substantial presence tests, to determine your status accurately.