Immigration

Deportation or involuntary removal from the United States is an immigrant's worst fear. Those living in the United States often want to become permanent residents or possibly even citizens. Seemingly minor legal issues can result in immigrants facing removal from the...

Businesses sometimes have no choice but to expand a talent search to international markets. The hiring or human resources team at the organization may have a hard time locating domestic workers with the skills to perform certain jobs. The company might tap into a...

It’s a difficult time to be an immigrant in the United States. Political and public attitudes keep shifting, and many immigrants, both documented and undocumented, now fear for their futures and their families much more than ever. It may seem like the specter of...

Some organizations need to bring in skilled workers from abroad because there simply are not enough specialized professionals in their industry to hire all-domestic talent. Highly-educated professions, like engineering and medicine, are so competitive that the best...

You’ve received a Notice to Appear (NTA) in immigration court. Does this mean that you need to start packing your bags and ready yourself for deportation? A NTA is an official order that requires you to appear in court, and it is the start of the removal proceedings....

Some people have to leave the United States because their visas expire. Students and employment visas only last for a certain amount of time. Although applicants can renew their visas, eventually they will need to return to their country of origin. Some people with...

Adjusting your status to become a permanent resident is an exciting process. While you are legally in the country, your visa will eventually expire. There is a limit to how many times you can renew your visa, even if you comply with all domestic laws and immigration...

The United States has a shortage of some kinds of skilled workers. Businesses in need of engineers, medical researchers and other highly-educated and skilled professionals may struggle to find the right candidates domestically. Sometimes, companies need to look abroad...

Staying in the United States as an immigrant can be difficult. You must comply with the rules set by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You also need to avoid employment issues or criminal charges that would affect your eligibility to stay...

The Trump Administration said its move last month to limit the number of foreign workers from entering the country was to protect U.S. workers facing COVID-19-related job losses. A federal judge on Dec. 1 in Oakland did not agree. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White...