How to Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System
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How to Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System

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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.

H-1B Visa Filing Fees: Can an Employee pay the filing fees?
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H-1B Visa Filing Fees: Can an Employee pay the filing fees?

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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. 

Meeting USCIS Business Requirements for U.S. Employers

Meeting USCIS Business Requirements for U.S. Employers

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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. 

Handling TN Visa Expiry During Green Card Wait
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Handling TN Visa Expiry During Green Card Wait

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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.

When to Consider a Mandamus Action in Immigration Delays
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When to Consider a Mandamus Action in Immigration Delays

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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.

What’s the difference between a National and U.S. Citizen?

What’s the difference between a National and U.S. Citizen?

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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.

VAWA Green Card Pathway for Immigrant Abuse Victims

VAWA Green Card Pathway for Immigrant Abuse Victims

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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.

Fiancé(e) Visa Options: K-1 and B-2 Visas Explained
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Fiancé(e) Visa Options: K-1 and B-2 Visas Explained

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U.S. immigration can be complex, especially when it involves joining your fiancé(e), a U.S. citizen, or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The U.S. Department of State provides two main visa options for fiancé(e)s: the K-1 nonimmigrant and B-2 visitor visas. Understanding the differences and appropriate circumstances for each can make your journey smoother—we discus both the K-1 and B-2 visa options here. 

USCIS Adopts New “Science or Art” Definition for PERM
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USCIS Adopts New “Science or Art” Definition for PERM

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual. This update incorporates the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) definition of “science or art” into USCIS procedures, specifically affecting Schedule A and Group II cases. This blog post delves into the details of this policy change and its implications for employment-based 2nd and 3rd preference (EB-2 and EB-3) petitions.