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The U.S. government created the temporary protected status (TPS) program the U.S. government created to allow individuals who migrated from unsafe countries to have the legal ability to live and work in the United States. However, individuals who may eventually acquire TPS are not considered legal U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The TPS program […]

The I-601 hardship waiver is designed to assist individuals in acquiring immigrant status or an adjustment of status and eventually obtaining a green card. Typically, these individuals have been previously denied on the grounds of inadmissibility but have immediate family members who are U.S. citizens. However, to qualify, the applicant must prove they have grounds

If you have been denied immigrant status because of unlawful entry or illegal presence into the United States, you may be able to apply for an I-106 hardship waiver. Generally, these waivers are granted because of extreme hardship in the applicant’s country of origin and are based on religious persecution, famine, or economic oppression. If

H-1B visas are granted to foreign nationals with the credentials to qualify for specialty occupations in the U.S. Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent to be considered. H-1B visas are capped annually at 65,000 for those with a bachelor’s degree, with an additional 20,000 for individuals who possess an advanced

Crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMT) can impede or cause an immigrant to be denied citizenship on the grounds of inadmissibility. These crimes can also result in the immigrant being removed from the country. Therefore, if you or a family member is attempting to obtain a green card but have a criminal background, you must consult

Atty Dhenu Maru, a Loyola University Chicago-educated attorney, is an experienced and award-winning immigration attorney. She is a professional speaker offering motivational talks, event presentations, and group workshops on a vast range of immigration issues. She combines information-rich content with her own brand of wit, wisdom, compassion and irreverence. Atty Dhenu is also a go-to

FY 2021 H-1B Registration Process: Important Information and Dates With H-1B cap season fast approaching, it’s important to be aware of the significant changes in the lottery process and important dates. While in previous years, Petitioners were required to file full H-1B Petitions by mail in order to enter into the lottery, this year the

The last two years saw a number of modifications of H-1b rules and interpretations.  We saw a high number of H-1bs that took well beyond Oct 1st to be adjudicated (some are still pending!), we saw Level 1 and Level 2 issues surface ad nauseam in various forms. We saw a high bar for what

This is a question we hear often. What can someone do if they’re not selected in the H-1b lottery? Here are some options to consider. 1) STEM extension of OPT. If you’re on an F-1 OPT and eligible for STEM extension this should be an obvious option. 2) F1. Go back to school if there’s another