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What is EB5 Visa?

The employment-based fifth preference category (EB5) is for immigrant investors. Each year, a limited number of immigrant visas may be allocated to qualifying immigrant investors.

Election Issues and Immigration #14: Analysis of the 2016 Election Result

November 8, 2016, will be forever remembered in American history as the day that Donald J. Trump became the President-Elect of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton in what was perhaps the most dramatic upset in a Presidential election since...

What is L1 Blanket Petition and Who May Apply for L-1 Blanket?

The L visa for nonimmigrant intracompany transferees allows U.S.-based employers to petition to transfer certain alien employees from related foreign entities to work in the United States.

National Benefits Center Average Processing Times as of August 31, 2016

On October 18, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its most recent processing times information for the National Benefits Center (NBC). This processing time information reflects processing times as of August 31, 2016.

Reinstatement of F1 Status

Individuals on F1 student status are required to follow all of the rules and regulations regarding F1 status in order to maintain such status. If an F1 student commits a status violation, he or she will be considered out of status.

Election Issues and Immigration #12: Immigration in the Final Presidential Debate

In this article, I will provide an overview of the debate on immigration in the final Presidential debate of 2016.

Minor Party Candidates Part Two / Election Issues and Immigration #11: Examining the Minor Party Candidates on Immigration

With the high unfavorable ratings of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, many voters have come to the conclusion that neither deserves their votes for President. While some voters may stay home or leave the Presidential line on their ballots blank, others...

What is EB4?

The employment-based fourth preference (EB4) category is an immigrant visa preference category for “special immigrants.” A person may apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the EB4 category if he or she meets the requirements for status as a special immigrant.

Attorney General Vacates 2008 AG Decision in Silva-Trevino I (Article From 2015)

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued an important precedent decision in the Matter of Silva-Trevino (“Silva-Trevino III”), 26 I&N Dec. 826 (BIA 2016) regarding the analytical framework for determining of a conviction under a federal or state statute is for a CIMT.

Election Issues and Immigration #13: My Hopes for the Election

With the 2016 election fast approaching, it is time to wrap up my series of blog posts on immigration issues and the election. To cap off the series, I will offer my proverbial endorsements for the President, Senate, and U.S. House while highlighting a few key races of national importance.

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