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What is a Waiver in Immigration Law?

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) require immigration fees for the processing of certain forms and services. These fees help fund the USCIS’s operations.

Election Issues and Immigration #4: The Porta-Potty Fire of 2016

Some have called the 2016 Presidential election a “dumpster fire.” Due to the ineptitude of both major party candidates, I believe that the term “dumpster fire” is insufficient. .

H1B Cap Exempt

Under section 214(g)(1)(A)(vii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), only 65,000 H1B visas may be allocated each fiscal year. This is commonly called the “H1B cap.” The H1B cap applies to H1B3 fashion models of distinguished merit and ability as well.

Election Issues and Immigration #3: The Immigration Record of Tim Kaine

In this post, I will examine the immigration record of the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, and the possible effect that his presence on the ticket may have on Hillary Clinton's immigration proposals.

New Final Rule on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers

In this post, I will discuss the following: changes from the proposed rule to the final rule on provisional unlawful presence waivers; changes from the old rules regarding provisional unlawful presence waivers to the new rules; analysis of the new rules.

What is International Adoption?

In this article, I will provide a brief overview of the main international adoption programs to give readers a general picture of how the international adoption laws and procedures work.

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

The provisional unlawful presence waiver was originally created in regulations in 2013. A new provisional unlawful presence waiver final rule will take effect on August 29, 2016. This article will examine the new regulatory scheme.

IMMIGRATION: TN-1 Visa Renewals

If you already have a TN Visa, you may renew your stay for three years. In fact, there is no limit on how many three-year renewals you may obtain.

Estimated AAO Case Processing Times as of July 1, 2016

On July 14, 2016, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) released its updated case processing times report. The processing times are as of July 1, 2016. In this post, I will examine the newest AAO estimated case processing times chart.

Eligibility for Employment Authorization to H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants

USCIS has announced that effective May 26, 2015, H-4 Dependent Spouses will be eligible to apply for employment authorization. Eligible H-4 Dependent Spouses can file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, beginning May 26, 2015 and may begin working after receipt of EAD.

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