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How to File Derivative Status (“Follow to Join”)
Voice of Immigration
Children born and took up residence in the US before granted political asylum or refugee status, must join what is called following to join.
Jon Velie
Mastering the EB-1 Visa Application Process
USA
The EB-1 visa category is a set of employment-based permanent residency green cards with three distinct subsets available to applicants.
Jon Velie
Immigration Is Key To Growing The U.S. Economy
USA
Jobs are integral to a thriving economy. Now, in the decade following the recession, stimulating job growth is a top priority to keep the economy growing.
Jon Velie
National Interest Waiver vs. National Interest Exemption. What’s the Difference?
USA
A National Interest Exemption grants the holder entry to the U.S. while travel bans are in effect. In contrast, a National Interest Waiver is a method of...
Jon Velie
Obama’s International Entrepreneur Rule Provides Internationals A Startup Visa
Voice of Immigration
President Obama’s International Entrepreneur Rule provides internationals a startup visa in the United States and establishes his legacy in Immigration.
Jon Velie
All About the P-1 Visa
USA
The P-1 visa is a major way for athletes and entertainers to work in the United States, which is the sports and entertainment capital of the world.
Jon Velie
Rescinding DACA Will Create Almost A Million Illegal Aliens
USA
Rescinding DACA will create almost a million illegal aliens, shatter the dreams of a generation of legal workers, and harm the U.S. economy.
Jon Velie
The Trump Administration’s H-1B Denial Tactics
USA
Under the current administration, USCIS continues to view highly skilled foreign-born workers as threats instead of assets to the U.S. workforce.
Jon Velie
Trump Administration To Implement A Slate Of Final Immigration Rules In Last 10 Days
USA
We previously discussed how Trump may stick it to immigrants in his last days last week. This week we have more clarity, details here.
Jon Velie
U.S. Companies Colluding to Cheat H-1B Visa Lottery
H-1B
An investigation reveals a widespread conspiracy to manipulate the H-1B visa process, undermining American workforce opportunities.
Jon Velie
Venture Capitalist Sue Over Delay Of International Entrepreneur Rule
USA
The National Venture Capitalist Association sues over the delay of the Obama-era International Entrepreneur Rule. Open U.S. companies with U.S. investment.
Jon Velie
H1B Holders and Resident Aliens to Receive Stimulus Check
H-1B
CARES Act package, H1-B visa holders, their dependents, and other non-immigrant visa holders in the U.S. are eligible to receive a stimulus check.
Jon Velie