An interesting case was recently issued by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the basic eligibility requirements for asylum. In that case, the German citizen fled his country and applied for asylum in the US based on his belief that Germany’s ban on homeschooling could be considered a reasonable fear of future persecution. Generally,…
There are times in our life when we need to take the help of a law firm to get a side in a case or to get involved in legal proceedings in the court of law. Here are five essential tips that should be kept in mind while doing so: Firm Size: Many people believe…
Many people come to the United States in search of the American Dream. While hard work and discipline often pay off, there is no guarantee that life will be easy. Between the supply of housing, education, and jobs, starting a new life can be expensive, and living in a new culture can bring about some…
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Indian immigrants from the Punjab province began arriving on the Pacific coast of Canada and the United States. A large number of those migrants were Sikhs from India. These muscular, semi-skilled Indian workers found employment in industries that required hard work, such as lumber mills, logging camps,…
Since you may have to wait several months before your immigration case is resolved, it is best to work with a good immigration attorney. Working with these professionals can help you go through the process without any difficulty as they are familiar with each step of the process. Below are some tips that can help…
Foreign-born residents who have lived in the US for at least five years have the opportunity to apply to become naturalized US citizens. Naturalization applications are handled by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, also known as USCIS. US citizenship status will give you certain rights: * Right to vote in US elections *…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 16, 2018 – With the supply of H-1B visas dwindling, immigration is a hot topic in the US news. However, there are other avenues too, especially for high skilled sectors where India is shining, such as technology. This loophole is a little-known visa called the O1 and is designed for…
Many immigration professionals in the legal, corporate, university and hospital sectors now use immigration case management software to help improve their productivity and increase their efficiency. Immigration case management software helps these professionals access the most up-to-date immigration forms (from countries around the world); Create, maintain, update and store new and existing customer and employee…
As the first quarter of 2017 comes to an end, it is clear that 2017 continues to provide opportunities for businesses to expand into the US market, relocate foreign national employees to a US branch, and allow foreign investors to obtain green cards through a keeps. Worthwhile capital investment. However, many people are wondering what…
The absolute power doctrine has been a central, integral feature of Supreme Court immigration jurisprudence (the study of law and legal questions as a whole) since the late 19th century. The doctrine gives the legislative and executive branches broad authority to regulate immigration. Furthermore, the doctrine holds that courts generally should not interfere in immigrant…