Immigration Law

In a significant development for the U.S. labor market, the government has announced plans to double the allocation of H-2B visas in 2024. The H-2B visa program empowers U.S. employers to bring in foreign nationals to fill temporary, nonagricultural positions. The...

For those who want to live and work in Florida, it may be very important to have a license or another form of government ID. A driver’s license specifically can be important if the person has to commute to their job or even drive as part of their occupation. But these...

The path to family reunification has always been complex and emotionally charged. The Department of Homeland Security introduced a new family reunification parole process that aims to make this process more humane and efficient for certain nationals of Ecuador. This...

Naturalization is the process by which an immigrant or a permanent resident can become a U.S. citizen. The time it takes to become a naturalized citizen can vary depending on several factors, and it is difficult to tell with certainty how long the naturalization...

In 2012, the Obama administration, of which Biden was vice-president, created the DACA program, which stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The aim was to give those who had arrived in the country as undocumented children the right to study, work and live...

As someone seeking to enter the U.S., you might despair when you hear about the government taking steps to ‘improve’ border enforcement. Headlines such as that have often meant that getting into the U.S. was about to become even more difficult. You may be pleased to...

When someone seeks asylum in the United States, it is because they have suffered or fear that they will suffer oppression, tyranny, harassment or discrimination in their country of origin. The fear must be credible and reasonable. Asylum seekers are typically people...

There are existing ways for immigrants to enter the United States legally. However, some might encounter unfavorable circumstances, forcing families to stay apart for too long. The government acknowledges these struggles and recently responded by expanding lawful ways...

As an H-1B visa holder in the U.S., it is possible to change employers if you want to. However, it is important to remember that the visa is tied to the employer who sponsored it. If you wish to change employers, you may need to apply for a new H-1B visa with the new...

While working in the United States can be a great opportunity professionally, having to spend time away from your family can make it difficult. The good news is that if you have a work visa, you may be able to bring your spouse and children with you to live in the...