The laws and regulations here in the U.S. regarding international students are numerous and complicated. These include the immigration and visa rules that apply to international students. When a foreign student runs into problems or issues when trying to navigate...
US Immigration Law
Post-graduation immigration issues for student visa holders
Foreign students who are attending a U.S. college on a student visa can have concerns about their future in the country when graduation time comes around. The authorization to be in the U.S. that student visas, such as F-1 visas, grant generally gives out soon after a...
The marginal enterprise rule for E-2 status
Among the things individuals from other countries sometimes invest in are businesses here in America. Individuals who have made such an investment sometimes wish to spend time in the U.S. to help develop the business they have invested in. One option such individuals...
B-1 visa holders and their dependent family members
There are many different business reasons that could lead a foreign businessperson to want to temporarily come into the United States. When a foreign businessperson wants temporary admittance into the U.S. in order to engage in business activities, one of the...
What is a non-immigrant visa?
There is a lot of terminology out there when it comes to U.S. immigration law. One of the terms our readers may have come across and wondered about is "non-immigrant visa." What is a non-immigrant visa? These visas are one of the two main categories of visas in the...
An inadmissibility factor does not have to lead to an immigration dead end
There are all kinds of things U.S. immigration officials look at when considering immigration petitions for individuals from a foreign country. One is if the foreign national in question has any inadmissibility factors, which can lead to a find of inadmissiblity, thus...
When a non-citizen is accused of a crime in the U.S.
For anyone here in the U.S., being accused of committing a crime can be a terrifying thing. It can be especially scary though for non-citizens. This is because, in addition to the normal concerns criminal accusations can raise, immigration concerns can come up when a...
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...
The immigration system continues to be a massive gray area
Upon first glance, you may think that an article titled "What rights do immigrants in the US have?" would be an enlightening and interesting read, providing answers to the complex questions that often surround the world of immigration law. However, this article,...
What can disqualify you from receiving a US immigration visa?
When it comes to visas and eligibility, many people will immediately jump ahead in the conversation and immediately talk about people who enter the United States without inspectino. Obviously, entering the country without inspection typically complicates the matter...
