The B-1 visa category is generally for those seeking entry into the United States to engage in temporary, business-related activities that do not involve the performance of day-to-day work duties. The B-1 in lieu of H1B visa category, however, allows individuals to enter the United...
Employers who hire H1B workers typically do so with the intent of employing these foreign national workers for the full duration of time requested in the employer petitions. However, for a variety of reasons, employers may find themselves in the difficult position of having to...
It is vitally important for all foreign nationals, regardless of immigration status, to understand the immigration consequences of criminal violations and arrests. Indeed, even a seemingly minor criminal offense, with minimal penalties, can impact one's immigration status, as well as eligibility for future immigration benefits....
Individuals who have filed the application for adjustment of status (I-485) frequently apply for an advance parole (AP) document to facilitate foreign travel. For many of these individuals, travel abroad is complicated and may entail considerable risk. Historically, this was particularly true for individuals who...
One of the major obstacles an individual encounters when applying for the B-1 or B-2 visitor visa is the presumption of immigrant intent with regard to the proposed trip to the United States. In order to overcome this presumption, it is important that one demonstrate,...
As a result of the troubled U.S. economy, many individuals have encountered financial hardships. For some, these difficulties have led to foreclosure, bankruptcy, and unpaid debts. This, in turn, has generated questions regarding whether various financial problems might affect one's ability to naturalize to U.S....
Visa denials for H1B workers in the IT consulting industry continue to be commonplace. Many applicants arrive for their visa appointments at U.S. consulates fully prepared, with documents in support of their H1B visa applications, yet they still face administrative processing delays and refusals. For...
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) was invited to tour the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Kentucky Consular Center (KCC). The tour participants were provided with the opportunity to ask questions related to the Petition Information Management Service (PIMS), which is used by U.S. consulates...
In a recently-updated article, available on MurthyDotCom, some of the requirements for naturalization to become a U.S. citizen are discussed. [See Basic Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization (updated 19.Nov.2010).] Here we focus in greater detail on the legal requirement of "good moral character" - an important,...
Part 1 of this informative article discussed the requirement of "good moral character" as it applies to applications for naturalization for U.S. citizenship. In Part 2, we move here from conduct that mandates a denial of the naturalization application to discretionary issues involving good moral...
