In law school, we learn through case studies and from those cases we create hypothetical. There is a lot of value in creating different scenarios and analyzing a legal situation from different angles. Viewing situations from different angles due to different scenarios creates a strong understanding. Going forward I would like to review current topics…
What is a K1 fiancée visa? This is a question that causes a lot of confusion. The answer is no. However, a fiancée visa can quickly lead to a permanent residency (green card). A fiancée visa (K-1 visa) enables a US Citizen to bring an overseas fiancée to the United States so that the couple…
Unlawful Presence – Enter Without Inspection One of the most frustrating things an Immigration lawyer can encounter are limited options for a client. As a Chicago based immigration attorney, I take my job very seriously and my heart is with our clients and their cases. A common story that we hear is: A client walks…
Today the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they have received approximately 17,400 regular cap H1B applications and 8,200 Advanced degrees cap petitions. As the H1B cap is still unexhausted from both the 65,000 regular cap and 20,000 advanced degrees cap, the USCIS will continue to accept FY2012 H1B petitions until the…
Question: What if my employer/sponsor is planning on changing work locations? We often receive questions from clients who are currently on an H1B Visa – and his/her current employer/sponsor is considering moving his office to a different location. Often times, the H1B worker wants to know whether he/she can re-locate with the company under the…
Question: If I apply for a tourist visa (B visa), will I be able to eventually obtain a green card? Answer: In short, yes. There are two major areas of immigration law, permanent resident and non-permanent resident immigration. Many of you know permanent residence to mean obtaining a green card, which can ultimately lead to…
For starters, let us discuss what an H1-B work Visa is. An H1-B Visa, also referred to as the “Specialty Worker” Visa is a temporary visa made available to workers in occupations requiring highly specialized knowledge. The H1-B Visa is commonly utilized by persons in fields such as computer science, medicine, law, engineering, business, and…
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