Visa vs. Status
One of the most common mistakes made by foreign nationals is assuming that “visa” and “status” are the same thing. They are not! This can be a [...]
CHANGE OF STATUS, EXTENSION OF STATUS, AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS…WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Change of status, extension of status, and adjustment of status. Is there a difference and what do these terms mean? As an immigration attorney, I often hear [...]
Immigration During COVID-19
COVID-19, also known as the “corona virus” has shocked the world. Within weeks, everything came to a standstill…. including immigration and travel. The full effects of [...]
The EB-5 Wave
The EB-5 Wave On July 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a new rule that would increase the EB-5 investment amount. The one million [...]
EB-5 Visa Backlog
Since its inception in 1990, not much has changed with the EB-5 program. For example, the investment amount has remained $500,000 (for Targeted Employment Areas) and [...]
E-2 Visa: Multiple Paths to Permanent Residency
While thousands of foreign nationals apply for the E-2 nonimmigrant visa every year, thousands more are deterred due to the fact that there is no clear path [...]
Overview of your Rights under Immigration Law
I July 17, 2017 - By Yazen Abdin; Zubair Dawood Contibuted to this article. Immigration laws and criminal laws in the United States are generally considered two [...]
