All non-immigrant U.S. visas are issued for a specific period of time, based on the visa type.  The date by which a nonimmigrant must...

“Your second H-1B lottery attempt failed. Again, your case was not selected.” Those words hit hard for a brilliant scientist who had been...

Many candidates don't realize they can "transfer" their H-1B status to a new employer without going through the lottery again. The H-1B...

If ICE comes to your home or business, stops you on the street, or in your car, what will you do? I've listed my top 10 recommendations...

A friend from law school called me one day: "Hey Grady, you speak Spanish. Want some immigration cases?" That random call changed...

Edited by Jennifer Grady, Esq. One of the most straight-forward ways for a foreign national to obtain a Green Card (and status as a Legal...

Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization is an exciting and important milestone for many immigrants. The process can seem daunting,...

Now that President Trump has resumed office, many clients are wondering how it will impact their immigration status. Here's how we're...

(...and increase in candidate lottery registration fee) By Jennifer Grady, Esq. On Jan. 30, 2024, USCIS  announced  a final rule  to...

"Can a world-class musician become a bank COO overnight?" That's what a potential client asked me recently. I had to say no--she won't...

by Jennifer Grady, Esq. It’s only a matter of time before an employee damages equipment or company property, or discovers cash is missing...

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. Are you a Mexican or Canadian professional who is looking for a way to work in the United States? If so,...

California Minimum Wage to Increase Again on January 1, 2025 . The minimum wage in California is already scheduled to increase to $16.50...

For startup founders who do not qualify for any other type of U.S. visa, there may be a way to stay and work in the United States under...

For employees who were not selected in the H-1B lottery, start date, there are several other visa options available, such as the...

The H-2B program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United...

In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act on a bipartisan basis. This law creates a new Beneficial Ownership Information...

German nationals who wish to obtain dual citizenship will now have one fewer step required in obtaining U.S. citizenship–they will no...

On January 31, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security announced via a Final Rule that certain immigration and naturalization benefit...

If you are an employer or employee who is interested in applying for the H-1B visa, now is the only time of the year in which USCIS...