The H-1B visa is an employer-facilitated visa that allows foreign nationals to legally work in specialty occupations in the U.S. A holder of this visa must have at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a specific or related field. If you are a holder of an...
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Can a religious organization help you get into the United States?
For years, ministers and others from U.S.-based churches have traveled the world to spread what they believe in. The opportunity also exists for those from other countries to enter the U.S. to do so. You certainly cannot apply to enter the U.S. just because you adhere...
Is mastery of the English language required for naturalization?
Becoming a naturalized citizen is the final step in the immigration process. After lawfully living in the country for years, immigrants can apply to become naturalized citizens. If they are successful, they never have to worry about removal. They can run for political...
Do you know what to do if ICE agents come to your home?
An encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents is scary regardless of your status in Florida. You might worry that you are under criminal investigation or about to be deported. Although your fear is understandable and perhaps justified, be...
How do people illegally enter the U.S.?
If you ask the average American how people illegally enter the United States, they may tell you something about illegally crossing the border. This often happens along the southern border of the U.S. They will tell you that most people who get deported have illegally...
What rights and benefits do green card holders have?
You already know about some of the advantages you obtain when you have a green card. For most immigrants, a top benefit is the ability to live in America permanently. If your main reason for wanting a green card is to live in the U.S., you might not know about the...
What does it mean to be “out of status?”
People can immigrate to the United States in many different ways, and the status that you get will depend on what you choose. For instance, someone who decides to come to the U.S. to go to college can get a student visa. Someone else may be offered a job in the U.S....
Are you going to be deported?
Coming to America is a dream many people have. However, they may not realize upon arrival that their status in the U.S. depends on their actions. Some things will make deportation a real possibility. Knowing what these are and what your legal rights are is essential...
How is seeking asylum different than being a refugee?
Asylum seekers and refugees do have a lot in common. In both cases, they're likely trying to flee some type of persecution at home. This could be political in nature, it could be religious, it could be based on ethnic classes or something else of this nature. But the...
Could immigrants be the answer to the trucker shortage?
It’s no surprise that the United States is in the midst of a crisis that could turn very bad very quickly. This crisis is the shortage of truckers to transport goods all across the country. As it stands now, there’s a shortage of approximately 80,000 truckers. That’s...