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What You Should NOT Do During an ICE Visit at Work
Last week, I recommended that employees not " run " during an immigration enforcement action (ICE Visit) in the workplace. On Friday,...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 182 min read


Visa Success in 12 Days: How Strategic Planning Drives Immigration Wins
This week, our client received an L-1B visa approval within just 12 days of receipt–with no Request for Evidence . In immigration law,...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 182 min read


What employers must do to protect their workforce from ICE raids
I recently trained 272 employers on what to do if ICE shows up at their workplace. The most common question wasn't about compliance or...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 112 min read


How we helped a trucking company grow millions in revenue
One of my most rewarding client partnerships has been with a trucking company facing critical workforce shortages. When they first...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 112 min read


Stop Blaming the Administration—Build Bulletproof Immigration Cases Instead
I've noticed that when policies change, some attorneys are quick to blame the administration for denials or delays. I heard one attorney...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 112 min read


Navigating the 2025 U.S. Citizenship Process and Why Green Card Holders Should Act Now
I recently helped an 80-year-old client submit his citizenship application after he’d procrastinated for 50 years. "Why now?" I asked....
Jennifer Grady
Aug 22 min read


Impact of Trump's Visa Revocation for Chinese Students and Survival Tips for Affected Individuals
On May 28, the Trump administration just announced plans to " aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students ", and increase scrutiny on...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 22 min read


Tips to Enhance Your Visa Application for a Higher Approval Chance
An immigration officer has just minutes to review your visa application and decide your fate. Would you rather present: A) A disorganized...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 311 min read


DHS Mobilizes National Guard - Key Steps to Protect Your Status or Workforce
Learn how to protect your status or workforce during this new immigration enforcement wave.
Jennifer Grady
Jul 312 min read


How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Visa and Green Card Applications
"My friend with the exact same credentials got approved, but I was denied." I hear this during consultations or in passing from...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 222 min read
Plan Now for Additional Fall Harvest Workers (Agriculture and Forestry)
If you need agricultural workers for your Fall season harvest, you need to start the H-2A visa process NOW. The 75–90-day processing...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 182 min read


Navigating New Visa Screening Changes: The Impact of Social Media on F-1, M, and J-1 Visas Applications
The Department of State just announced sweeping changes to F, M, and J visa screening - including looking through applicants' social...
Jennifer Grady
Jun 302 min read


USCIS Will Now Only Recognize Two Genders in Immigration Matters
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that it only recognizes two biological sexes,...
Jennifer Grady
Apr 23 min read


WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’VE OVERSTAYED LEGAL STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES
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...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 136 min read


Not selected in the H-1B lottery? How our client's alternative visa was approved in 5 days. Now she is applying for a Green Card without the PERM process delays.
“Your second H-1B lottery attempt failed. Again, your case was not selected.” Those words hit hard for a brilliant scientist who had been...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 122 min read


Already have an H-1B visa approval? Changing jobs doesn't mean starting over.
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...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 112 min read


Know Your Rights: 10 Essential Tips for Handling an ICE Encounter for you or your business
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...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 72 min read


From Startups to Green Cards: How One Call Redefined My Career
A friend from law school called me one day: "Hey Grady, you speak Spanish. Want some immigration cases?" That random call changed...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 62 min read


7 Steps to Obtaining a U.S. Green Card Based on Marriage
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...
Jennifer Grady
Feb 117 min read


Isn't it Time You Become a U.S. Citizen? 6 Steps to the Naturalization Process
Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization is an exciting and important milestone for many immigrants. The process can seem daunting,...
Jennifer Grady
Feb 105 min read
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