H-2A and H-2B programs help the labor market shortage by allowing certain qualifying companies to temporarily hire foreign workers through legal work permits. Foreign workers who provide agricultural services are eligible for H-2A visa programs while non-agricultural workers may qualify for H-2B visa programs. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for approving employer’s [...]
Vehicle accidents can be sudden and unexpected. Individuals who leave the scene of an accident may negatively react to the collision for many reasons including confusion or panic. It is important to know that leaving the scene of an accident comes with major consequences. Ramifications as a result of fleeing an accident scene can include; [...]
Many foreign nationals aspire to come to America in hopes of pursuing what many call the American Dream. A foreign national is someone who is not a naturalized citizen in the country they are residing in. In this case, the United States. Anyone who is not a naturalized citizen must legally attain a visa before [...]
Within the United States (U.S.), acquisition of a green card is the key to permanent residence. The correct legal term for a green card holder is “lawful permanent resident” or LPR. When someone holds LPR status, with patience and practice they can eventually become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Because green cards are a key to [...]
If you're taken into custody by the police, they must charge you with a crime in court within 48 hours (not counting weekends and holidays) or else release you. If the police to file criminal charges, then you must still be released if the charges are dropped, you are granted and post bail, you win [...]
Immigration lawyers in West Palm Beach The union representing U.S. immigration judges filed complaint grievance against the Department of Justice on Wednesday, naming Attorney General Jeff Sessions of attempting to dictate the result of deportation cases before a Philadelphia-based decide. DOJ responded by expressing the judge himself is currently being investigated investigation for potential violations [...]
The one-year-old boy cried hysterically – A 1-year-old boy in federal custody that appeared in immigration court unaccompanied by his family in Phoenix shortly entertained himself with a ball, drank from a bottle, then “cried hysterically” as he was getting ready to leave the court Friday, per The Associated Press. But he was eventually granted [...]
BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — A 19-year-old girl that traveled from France to Canada to see her mother in British Columbia says U.S. officers detained her for 2 weeks when she accidentally crossed the border during her run. Full Article Here Need Help? Facing a problem with an immigration issue or the law. Have questions? It [...]
He went from delivering a pizza pie to being detained by immigration officers. An Ecuadorean pizzeria employee attempting to deliver to a military garrison in Brooklyn ended up being detained June first when a routine background check at the gate disclosed there was a warrant for his arrest for immigration law violations, officers found. Pablo [...]
The designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is set to expire on July 5, 2018. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that because conditions in Honduras no longer support its designation for TPS. To provide time for an orderly transition, the [...]
