Immigration Law Blog

Every week, internationally educated nurses ask me the same question: "Is the H-1B lottery my only way to work in the United States?"

Most people who have heard of the EB-5 investor green card know two things about it: it requires a large investment, and it requires creating ten jobs. The first is true. The second - for passive investors — is where the popular understanding goes wrong.

When entrepreneurs ask me about moving to the United States, they often assume the door only opens with an $800,000 EB-5 investment or a corporate transfer. Very few know that for citizens of roughly 80 treaty countries, there is a business visa that starts at a fraction of that amount - and that almost any real business can qualify.

Asylum credible fear is the initial screening standard used to determine if an individual placed in expedited removal proceedings has a valid basis to pursue asylum or other protection in the United States.

How to renew green card: File Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) with USCIS either online or by mail within 6 months of your card's expiration date. The process requires submitting supporting documents, paying the filing fee ($455) and biometrics fee ($85), and attending a biometrics appointment. Processing typically takes 6-12 months.

Green card relatives are family members eligible for lawful permanent residence in the U.S. through sponsorship by a U.S. citizen or green card holder.

From U visa to green card is not just a legal process; it is a clear, step-by-step path that turns temporary safety into permanent security for immigrant crime victims. The U visa was designed so that people who suffer serious crimes can help law enforcement without fearing deportation. It offers temporary legal status, work authorization, and, importantly, a route to lawful permanent residence.

Eligibility for permanent residency in the United States depends on your specific pathway and personal circumstances.

The L-1A visa timeline typically ranges from 2 to 6 months under standard processing, but can be expedited to as fast as 15 days with premium processing.

How PERM labor certification works for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards: prevailing wage, recruitment, the PERM filing, Form I-140 and the final green card step.