by Jeremy Jennings | Jun 20, 2019 | Immigration Law Blog, Naturalization / U.S. Citizenship
Beginning May 31, 2019, the U.S. State Department is requiring all visa applicants to disclose their social media information, including usernames and handles for major social media websites and applications. Previously, only a small percentage of visa applicants were...
by Jeremy Jennings | Feb 19, 2019 | Business Immigration, H-1B Visa, Immigration Law Blog
President Trump’s administration has made many changes to the immigration process. One of its most recent changes involves the H-1B visa program. A new ruling was announced on January 30, 2019, and it will take effect on April 1, 2019. Three important changes include:...
by Jeremy Jennings | Nov 21, 2018 | Immigration Law Blog, Naturalization / U.S. Citizenship
The phrase “public charge” is used by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to describe individuals who are likely to receive monetary assistance from the U.S. government. When green card or visa applicants seek to enter the U.S., immigration officers...
by Jeremy Jennings | Nov 21, 2017 | Immigration Law Blog, Naturalization / U.S. Citizenship
On Friday, Oct. 13, the Trump Administration reversed an expedited path to citizenship for immigrants who join the U.S. Armed Forces. The policy change affects all foreign nationals in the country, including green card holders. Prior to the change on Oct. 13,...
by Jeremy Jennings | Oct 18, 2017 | Business Immigration, H-1B Visa, Immigration Law Blog, O-1A
For around one-quarter of a century, the U.S. used the 30/60-day rule to determine whether a person was eligible to receive a visa or to enter the United States. The 30-day aspect of the rule involved determining if a visitor to the U.S. misrepresented his or her...
by Jeremy Jennings | Sep 18, 2017 | Deferred Action (DACA / DAPA), Immigration Law Blog
On Sept. 5, 2017, President Trump announced the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program. DACA was established by the Obama administration in June 2012 as a change to immigration policy that would allow people who entered the country...
