A Form I-485 denial can be one of the most stressful moments in a marriage based green card case. Many applicants believe that marriage to a U.S. citizen automatically protects them from immigration problems. In reality, a marriage certificate is only one part of the case. USCIS must still decide […]
Capital Tracing and Redeployment Are the Two Places Most Petitions Break Down Introduction: The Filing Is Not the Finish Line When an EB-5 investor signs subscription documents and wires capital into a regional center project, it can feel like the hard part is over. The investment has been made. The […]
H-1B is perhaps the most common immigration matter employers encounter. Many employers, with good reason, view H-1B as a one-off proceeding leading up to the employment of the H-1B worker: identify the role, determine the worksite and salary, obtain the Labor Condition Application, establish that the position qualifies as a […]
When Form I-130 is approved, many applicants believe the most difficult part of the process is over. While the petition approval is a significant milestone, it does not grant any immigration status by itself. Instead, it moves the case into the next phase, which differs depending on whether the foreign […]
The EB-5 TEA Playbook: Post 1 If you are exploring the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as a path to U.S. permanent residence, one term will quickly become central to both your budget and your immigration strategy: Targeted Employment Area, or TEA. At the most basic level, TEA status can reduce […]