IMMIGRATION LAW

I have a J visa and am subject to the two-year return home requirement, but I want to stay in the U.S. and change to an H-1B visa. What are my options? You could apply for a waiver based on 1) fear of persecution if you returned to your home country; or 2) extreme hardship […]

Note: INS enforcement and service functions and responsibilities transitioned into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) are now called the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). USCIS Website url: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) reminds the […]

On March 1, 2003, INS enforcement and service functions and responsibilities transitioned into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). INS customers are advised that all familiar immigration customer services have been retained through this transition. Service and benefit features of the main INS Website are available on the BCIS (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services) […]

BCIS TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARD DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CITIZENSHIP TEST Note: INS enforcement and service functions and responsibilities transitioned into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) are now called the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). WASHINGTON, D.C. – The […]

Overview For many applicants seeking entry to the United States, the government will require proof that the alien will have adequate financial resources to support themselves while in America. This is the case for certain non-immigrant visas, particularly those where the applicant is not permitted to work while in the U.S. Form I-134 Affidavit of […]

Note: The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) is now called the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). FAQ Can I apply to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) for this visa? No. A United States employer who has a professional position signs the documents which are usually prepared by an attorney […]