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Is now a good time to file for a U.S. Visa?
We are in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. There are always opportunities for some in times of severe uncertainty, but what about U.S. immigration? Is this a good time to apply for your U.S.
Continue readingTrump’s Immigration Plan for 2020
As an immigration attorney, here is my take on Trump Immigration Plan for the 2020 Election, with five predictions. It is now mid-May 2020 and we are six months out from the election for President
Continue readingNow is the Ideal Time to Apply for EB-5 Investor Visa to the United States
During these testing times with the on-going coronavirus crisis, the U.S. stands to benefit from foreign investors more than ever. While some opponents of the EB-5 green card visa model claim that
Continue readingStay Informed: 60-day Grace Period for Document Submission, Extensions of Stay and the U.S. Immigration Ban
Immigration continues to be a political football amidst COVID-19, and U.S. visa holders have been at the forefront of public discourse as they face furloughs, layoffs and wage reductions. The U.S.
Continue readingWhich U.S. Visa Holders Qualify for the Stimulus Check?
People across the United States have started to receive their COVID-19 stimulus checks, but which visa holders are entitled to receive this financial support? OnlineVisas CEO Jon Velie helps break
Continue readingAnnouncement: President Trump Shutting Down Immigration?
Dear Friends and Clients,Many of you have asked us about the below tweet from the President. In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT
Continue readingH1B Holders and Resident Aliens to Receive Stimulus Check
Good news! If you are a non-immigrant with an SSN and have filed your taxes for 2018 and/or 2019, expect to get a check credited to your bank account. As part of the economic stimulus package called
Continue readingA Call for USCIS to Extend Deadlines Amid Pandemic COVID-19
USCIS has the power to help U.S. employers and lawfully admitted foreign nationals to extend any and all immigration-related deadlines, including expiration of status. Many doctors, nurses, and healthcare
Continue readingH2A and H2B Visas for Non-immigrant Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
A stable agricultural and non-agricultural workforce is essential for minimizing any disruption in the food supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure American farmers and ranchers have
Continue readingCOVID-19 Pushes Immigration Courts into the 21st Century
On March 31, 2020, The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it had established temporary email accounts for immigration courts nationwide to facilitate electronic filing for
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