Category Archive for: ‘immigration news’
Pros and Cons of Social Media in the Immigration Space
By U.S. Immigration Attorney Seth Finberg Social media is a good and bad thing, right? We try to watch how much time we spend on various platforms and limit screen time for our kids. However, not all social media is bad or inherently dangerous. LinkedIn …
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Who wants to play Immigration Chess ♛♜
Who wants to play Immigration Chess♛♜? Your move! I always like the E-4 opening with an F-1 visa (pawn)♟or start more aggressively with a H-1B visa (Knight) ♞ to F-3. Thoughts? With chess you can only move a pawn or a knight to begin, so …
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Did Raj from the Big Bang Theory ever get his green card
“Raj is his name and stars are his game”. Many of you might recognize Dr. Rajesh “Raj” Koothrappali as a fictional character from the popular show The Big Bang Theory. I decided to use a fun and creative way to explain what immigration options might …
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Navigating the H-1B Lottery: An Interesting Gateway for Graduates and OPT Seekers.
You may have heard the term “H-1B visa” or “H-1B”. The H-1B program aims to address the shortage of specialized skills within the domestic workforce. It is specifically designed for employers looking for individuals with expertise in fields that require high levels of specialized knowledge, …
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Can I change jobs while on an H-1B visa?
Yes. Having to leave your job or even losing your job while on an H-1B Visa is not necessarily the end of the world!! You will need to be able to secure new employment within the 60-day grace period, and then, your new employer will …
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Why we need a startup visa
We hear all the time that the U.S. Immigration System is “broken” or certainly needs reform. What can be done? While I am not a politician or a policy maker, I have worked in the immigration legal field for a while and I think I …
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Immigration Questions and Answers
1. When can we expect the commencement of visa stamping within the United States? In 2004, the U.S Department of State halted the renewal of U.S visa stamps due to heightened border restrictions following the events of 9/11. Initially, the U.S visa stamping process was …
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Bad News for EB-1 Green Cards from India by U.S. Immigration Attorney Seth Finberg
Indian Nationals seeking U.S. Green Cards under the 1st Employment Based Preference or EB-1 category received a rude awakening from the recently published August 2023 Visa Bulletin. Unexpectedly and almost overnight, the wait time for green cards has increased exponentially by over ten years. Until …
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Day 1 CPT, is it for me?
As an international student pursuing your studies in the US on an F-1 visa, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) can be a fantastic way to get immediate work experience in your field and even earn a paycheck. CPT is a job training program run through your …
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How AI can affect the Practice of Law
AI and Chat GPT are all the rage right now. It is all the kids are talking about. So I figured, why not write an article exploring how AI technology could potentially be used in the practice of law. After all, the goal of my …
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