A green card is a legal document that allows immigrants to have permanent residence in the United States. Once you have a green card, you can apply for U.S. citizenship after 5 years, or 3 years if you are the spouse of a U.S. citizen, and only if you were a permanent resident during that time.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows United States companies to hire foreign workers for specialist professions that require a bachelor’s degree or higher. This can include jobs in IT, finance, engineering, architecture, and other fields.
Terminating an employee is always a difficult decision. When terminating an immigrant employee, employers must ensure that they are in accordance with state and federal law due to the distinct challenges and consequences that must be addressed. An employer should consult with both their employment lawyer and immigration attorney before taking any action.
On August 29, 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead and coordinate ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. At the President’s direction, the Secretary of Homeland Security is working with representatives from across the government to coordinate our response and ensure unity of effort.
“Credible Fear” is a concept in United States Asylum Law; whereby a person who demonstrates a Fear of returning to their Country of Origin cannot be subjected to deportation from the United States until the person’s Asylum Petition is processed.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) addressed concerns regarding the issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) during the AILA National conference held in August 2022, which was presided over by the CIS Ombudsman.
