Working as a San Francisco immigration attorney, I am interested in how immigration policy can help or hurt a struggling economy. A bipartisan bill, the Startup Visa Act of 2010, has been introduced by Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.). The purpose of the bill is to assist global entrepreneurs in obtaining … Read more
A little-known but highly advisable form of relief is available to non-citizens who are found to be “removable” from the United States. This form of relief is called “voluntary departure”. The advantage of voluntary departure is that in many cases, there is no bar on returning to the United States if the noncitizen is otherwise … Read more
When applying for a student visa to Australia, one of the main criteria is proof of being a genuine student. To be a genuine student an applicant must satisfy the requirements set out in Schedule 5A migration regulations (Cth). These requirements may vary depending on the visa subclass applied for and the assessment level the … Read more
More countries are opening their doors to immigrants. For this reason, many people around the world are thinking of settling down in the country of their choice. This is also probably an attractive option for you. Note however that there are a lot of tasks involved in this process and it can be very complex … Read more
Indian College students Face Main Roadblock as Canada Slashes Examine Permits by 31% in Q1 2025 Toronto, Might 22, 2025: Indian college students aspiring to review in Canada are grappling with a major setback because the Canadian authorities has lowered research allow issuances by 31% within the first quarter of 2025, in line with knowledge … Read more
The United States is the number one priority for international students and workers who want to pursue higher education and better opportunities. Although America is a great place to take your education and career to new heights, but one of the biggest problems is getting an immigration visa. International students and new workers are finding … Read more
Trump’s Proposal to Deport U.S. Residents to Overseas Prisons Sparks Authorized and Moral Firestorm April 15, 2025 Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump’s repeated calls to deport U.S. residents convicted of violent crimes to international prisons, notably El Salvador’s infamous Terrorism Confinement Middle (CECOT), have ignited a fierce debate over legality, human rights, and constitutional … Read more
If you want to live and work abroad, we recommend that you work with an immigration attorney. Although you are not required by law to hire one, it is highly recommended for several reasons. If you choose to go it alone, it could be a mistake. Below are some of the reasons why you should … Read more
Most people find the process of preparing their immigration law case very difficult and at best stressful. To help make the situation a little less stressful, I have created a basic checklist of immigration-related documents that any experienced immigration law attorney will ask you when starting your immigration case. This checklist of basic documents should … Read more
A petition to the US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) is usually a request for some type of visa or other legal status to be in the United States. USCIS petitions are how people seek to adjust status, become a lawful permanent resident, renew or replace visas, or bring relatives or employees to the United … Read more