Extending working stay
Start-up company L-1A visas have an initial validity period of one year, not three years as in other L-1A situations. The L-1A manager must conduct active business and hire employees within the one-year period. Remember, L-1A managers must oversee other managers, supervisors or professionals. At a minimum, the manager must make tangible progress towards establishing [...]
Marriage and Immigration
Marriage to a US citizen qualifies you for a green card. If the marriage occurs abroad the green card petition must be filed through a US Consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence. The procedures usually take between six to twelve months to complete depending on the country. Many newlyweds, for a variety [...]
Illegals Immigration Issues
By 1986 the US was facing the biggest immigration wave since the turn of the century. Only this time the majority of immigrants were from Latin America and Asia. The West Coast of the US and the border states with Mexico and Cuba bore the brunt of these new arrivals. By some estimates, the number [...]