Immigration and Visa

How to Avoid Having Your Green Card Invalidated If you are a green card holder and plan to travel outside of the United States for an extended period of time, it is important to be aware of green card abandonment. Green card abandonment can happen...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rx9klikusY&t=5s&ab_channel=DirectU.S.Immigration We all know that obtaining an employment-based green card can be a long and intensive process that usually requires job offers, labor certifications, petitions, and long waiting periods. Each different preference level has its benefits as well as its disadvantages. Fortunately, there are two...

Spotlight on Founding Immigration Attorney Miatrai Brown: What Opened Her Eyes to Immigration Miatrai Brown, Esq. is the Founding Immigration Attorney of Direct U.S. Immigration. She is a featured immigration attorney in the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School’s magazine, The Saints Life , in...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Announcement of Automatic Employment Authorization Document Extension: Temporary Final Rule Overview On May 3, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an increase to the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to...

What is a visitor visa? B visas (or visitor visas) are for foreign nationals who wish to visit the United States. Those visiting for business purposes are categorized as B-1. Those visiting for tourism are categorized as B-2. Visitor visas allow for stays in the...

This is a call to action for all immigrants during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month . An estimated 9 million immigrants are currently eligible for U.S. citizenship, 2.5 million of whom belong to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. It is...

What is an Employer Sponsored Green Card? The United States has many different ways for a foreign national to become a permanent resident (green card holder). Some options require you to invest in a United States business. Some options are available if you have immediate...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD), introduced two online resources to support noncitizens who have served in the U.S. military and their families. The resources are part of the Immigrant...

Introduction to Getting a Green Card Through Marriage As the spouse of a US citizen or permanent resident, you are eligible to apply for your green card. The basic idea is that you may qualify for a green card through a valid and legitimate marriage...