Texans who are having immigration issues and facing the prospect of deportation have reason to be concerned about what the future holds. The process of deportation can be complex. Keeping track of prominent cases such as one in which a reality television cast member...
Immigration
What to know about L-1B visas
Employers that have a presence in several countries may be able to relocate a foreign employee to Texas through the L-1B program. It bestows a special status to a professional with specialized knowledge who plans to come to the United States in an effort to further a...
Training programs available to foreign nationals
Foreign nationals who are interested in furthering their careers may be able to take part in training programs held in Texas or other states. Individuals who are seeking to partake in these programs will first need to receive an H-3 visa. To qualify for the visa, an...
Immigration concerns for parents adopting internationally
A growing number of parents in Texas and throughout the country have made the decision to adopt internationally. People may be focused on the adoption process itself, but it can be important to remember that international adoption is also an immigration matter. There...
County commissioners approve legal aid program for immigrants
Many Houston residents are foreign-born and lacking immigration documents that are needed to live and work in the United States. In fact, more than one quarter of the population of Harris County is made up of people that were born outside of the United States. On Feb....
Judge overrules USCIS in H-1B visa case
For many companies in Texas, H-1B visas are an important way of bringing skilled, highly educated foreign workers to the United States. In many cases, these visas ease the entry of skilled tech workers, often educated at leading American universities. However,...
H-1B visa denial rates increasing
Government data indicates that H-1B visa applications are being denied at higher rates than ever before under the Trump Administration. An analysis performed by the National Foundation for American Policy shows that H-1B denial rates have risen from 6% during fiscal...
Public charge rule changes raise concerns
Many people in Texas have serious concerns about changes to U.S. immigration law. In January 2020, the Supreme Court ruled to remove an injunction that had prevented the latest change from going into effect. This change makes it easier for the government to rule...
Many immigration fees will likely become much more expensive
Many people do not understand how expensive it is to immigrate to America. The government requires people to file certain immigration forms, and many of those forms include a fee. These expenses quickly add up and can cost individuals, families and businesses a lot of...
An overview of a marriage fraud interview
Individuals who use their marriage as a basis to qualify for a green card must generally prove that their relationship is legitimate. If there is any reason to believe that a marriage is a sham, it may be necessary for a person to take part in a marriage fraud...
