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Self-employed business owners can apply for an L-1 visa if they plan to open or expand a U.S. office. No salary is required, but detailed records are essential. This post explains the key requirements and documents you’ll need.
Many digital nomads want to work remotely from the U.S. while employed by a foreign company. But U.S. visitor visas do not permit remote work. This article explains what the law says and when you should talk to an immigration lawyer.
To qualify for an L-1 visa, the applicant must have worked for a related company outside the U.S. for one continuous year within the past three years. This post explains what counts as “continuous,” what breaks the timeline, and how staying too long in the U.S. without work authorization can affect eligibility.
Prior USCIS approvals can be helpful—but they’re not guarantees. This article breaks down when USCIS will and won’t defer to earlier decisions, and what petitioners need to show in every new filing.
Preconceived intent refers to entering the U.S. on a temporary visa while planning to stay permanently. This post explains how it affects adjustment of status applications, especially for those married to U.S. citizens.
Fraud and misrepresentation in U.S. immigration can lead to visa denials, deportation, and permanent bans. Learn the consequences and possible waivers.
Green card holders must present their green card when reentering the U.S. Using only a foreign passport to avoid scrutiny is a violation of immigration law and may result in serious consequences, including deportation.
On February 28, 2025, USCIS issued a major policy update broadening its issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) for inadmissible and deportable immigrants. This shift means that more green card applicants, asylum seekers, and those with criminal records or visa denials could be placed in removal proceedings. Learn how this change affects immigration cases and what steps you can take to protect your legal status.
The U.S. Department of State’s December 2024 update to the Skills List retroactively exempts J-1 visa holders from countries like China, India, South Korea, and Brazil from the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement if the Skills List was the only reason they were subject. Learn how to check your status, understand 212(e), and apply for a waiver if needed.
Visa-exempt Canadians staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more may be required to register under INA 262. This new enforcement could impact those entering by land without an I-94. Learn who must register and how to comply.