The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a compelling option for foreign nationals who want to secure permanent residency in the United States through investment. Introduced by Congress in 1990, the program was created to boost the U.S. economy by encouraging foreign capital investment and generating jobs in American communities. In return for investing in […]

Editor: Zoe Wilson, Esq.     As we enter 2025, the H-1B visa program—one of the primary ways for U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers—is operating under new lottery rules implemented by USCIS in 2024. Under the new rules, USCIS now selects beneficiaries (not employers) in the lottery to prevent multiple registrations for the

So, you have decided on a K-1 Fiancé Visa. You have a general idea of what a Fiancé Visa is so now let’s delve into it in a bit more detail. What specific documentary evidence will you need to prove that your petition (I-129F) is being filed in…

Self-petitioning for a green card in employment-based immigration offers a unique pathway to permanent residency in the United States. Unlike traditional employer-sponsored green card applications, the self-petitioning route empowers individuals to navigate the…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (the “EB-5 Program”) offers benefits for both foreign nationals and the United States economy. For the foreign national, the EB-5 Program offers an opportunity to obtain a green card and permanently live and work in the…

There are many benefits to becoming a United States citizen. Among the most important benefits of U.S. citizenship are traveling with a U.S. passport, helping other family members obtain U.S. citizenship or green cards, becoming eligible for certain…

The O-1 visa enables certain foreign nationals who either possess extraordinary ability or have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement to come to the United States. This blog will discuss important aspects of the O-1 visa…

A K1 Fiance Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows a United States citizen to bring a Foreign National to the United States for the purpose of marriage. The marriage must take place within ninety (90) days of entry and there must be documentary evidence to prove the…

The E-2 visa enables foreign nationals of certain countries (known as “treaty investors”) to be admitted to the United States when investing in a U.S. business. There are three key general requirements to qualify for an E-2 visa, as follows…

Marrying a United States citizen is a common way to acquire lawful permanent residency in the United States. However, there are numerous details, and pitfalls to be careful of, not the least of which is proving that your marriage is…