February 16, 2016 David Ware Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN February 22-24, 2016 David Ware U.S. Department of Labor Meeting, Washington, DC February 26-27, 2016 David Ware AILA Nevada Chapter Spring CLE Conference, Las Vegas, NV "Attracting and Keeping Clients...
Upcoming Attorney Speaking Engagements
February 16, 2016 David Ware Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN February 22-24, 2016 David Ware U.S. Department of Labor Meeting, Washington, DC February 26-27, 2016 David Ware AILA Nevada Chapter Spring CLE Conference, Las Vegas, NV "Attracting and Keeping Clients...
Can you self-petition for an employment-based green card?
When a person desires a U.S. green card, their options for seeking one vary based on their situation. Some individuals are able to self-petition for a green card. Others can only seek a green card through being sponsored by someone else. One way green cards can be...
Deadlines for administrative appeals
Individuals who have received an unfavorable decision in their U.S. immigration case, such as an application denial, have, in most instances, the right to bring an administrative appeal. However, this right does not last forever. Rather, there are strict deadlines for...
Naturalizing when married to a U.S. citizen spouse
There are many requirements that a U.S. permanent resident who wishes to become a U.S. citizen has to meet in order to qualify for the naturalization process. In a past post, we discussed some of the general requirements for becoming an American citizen. As a note,...
R-1 work visa holders and family immigration issues
Employment immigration matters sometimes intersect with family immigration matters. This is understandable considering that an immigrant may desire that his or her family may be able to join in the United States. Take the R-1 work visa for example. This is a visa for...
How long is a green card valid?
Receiving a green card doesn't mean a person is completely done with immigration law issues regarding U.S. permanent residency. For one, criminal issues or long absences from the country can threaten one's green card status. Another reason is that a green card doesn't...
Green cards and children of U.S. citizens
Living in a different country than one's child, whatever their age, can be very hard for a parent. Thus, one thing a parent who is a U.S. citizen who has a child who is not a U.S. citizen may strongly desire is to get a green card for their child so their child can...
Upcoming Attorney Speaking Engagements
January 14, 2016 David Ware University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS February 16, 2016 David Ware Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN March 8, 2016 David Ware Tulane University - Downtown Campus, New Orleans, LA March 11, 2016 David Ware Tulane...
Some questions and answers in regards to the H-1B visa
One of the most common types of skilled worker visas that a non-immigrant person can attain when they legally enter the United States is the H-1B visa. As such, people have plenty of questions about this important visa. The H-1B visa is directly related to employment...
