Many people currently living in California look forward to reuniting with family members currently living abroad. Family-based immigration allows both U.S. citizens and permanent residents the ability to petition for immigrant visas for their family members. These petitions allow for
David Hirson & Partners, LLP Blog
The David Hirson & Partners, LLP Blog focuses on U.S. immigration law, covering topics such as family-based immigration petitions, employment-based visa processes, and recent policy changes affecting immigrant families. It addresses procedural guidance for visa applicants, including steps after petition approvals, expedite requests for employment visas, and eligibility criteria for new immigration processes promoting family unity. The blog also discusses legal challenges like criminal records impacting visa eligibility and options for waivers. It provides practical information on navigating U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) procedures and highlights the importance of legal counsel in complex immigration matters.
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What is a family preference Green Card?
Noncitizens who are family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents living in California may be able to secure a Green Card based on their familial relationship to the citizen. Specifically, there are five family preference categories:
F1 –…
Ukrainian nationals: Other visa processing options
With the U.S. consulate in Kyiv closed, as of February of 2022, there are now options for Ukrainian nationals who wish to have their visa processed. Ukraine became an addition to the Homeless Nationalities list. This means that the political…
A quick explanation of consular processing
There are several methods you can employ in order to apply for a visa to work in California. You can come to the U.S. in order to do so. You can also make an application while you are still in…
More than twice as many H-2B visas to be available for summerseason
For employers in California, the availability of H-2B visas has a big impact on the potential hiring pool. The number of them that the government offers varies from year to year, and for the specific categories that use this kind…
What is consular processing?
An immigrant can apply for a green card after receiving their approved immigration petition and available immigration number. Someone in the US can apply for permanent citizenship without returning to their home country. An immigrant outside the US can apply…
Working in the US as a foreigner requires you to obtain a visa
Obtaining a job in California requires you to follow specific requirements when you come to the United States as a foreigner. Understanding this process is essential as you’ll need to acquire a visa to work legally.
Working in the United…
The real impact of immigration enforcement on U.S. children
Living with a person who is undocumented is highly common in California, and oftentimes, that individual has children. It’s not hard to imagine why these children of immigrant families suffer serious consequences when one or both parents don’t have their…
Employment-based visas are more accessible than ever
Good news is available for people who are planning to immigrate to the United States for employment. If you plan to work in the state of California, your chances for legal residency are now better than ever. This is due…
What is Direct Consular Filing (DCF) in California?
If you are looking to sponsor a family member for immigration in California, you may have heard of Direct Consular Filing (DCF). But what is it, exactly? And how does it work? Read on to find out more.
What is…