Laken Riley Act Targets Undocumented Immigrants Accused of Certain Crimes
March 5, 2025
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law on January 29th, 2025. The law mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to place in a detention center any undocumented …
Read This ArticleLive and Work in Chicago With a Green Card
February 3, 2025
Chicago, home to almost three million green card holders, offers many opportunities. A green card, officially known as a Permanent Residence Card, allows you to live and work permanently in …
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Ways to Avoid Deportation
January 29, 2025
Facing potential deportation can be frightening and overwhelming. But you have rights—and our team of experienced immigration lawyers at Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. will help you through the …
Read This ArticleNew Healthcare Eligibility for DACA Recipients
January 15, 2025
The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program safeguards children of undocumented immigrants from deportation and allows them to stay in the United States to pursue education and seek employment. …
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Employment-Based Immigration: Hiring International Talent
January 12, 2025
In today’s competitive global marketplace, hiring international talent is often critical for companies to maintain an innovative edge. However, the international hiring process requires employers to navigate the complex legal …
Read This ArticleThe National Interest Waiver: Petitioning for an EB-2 I-140
January 5, 2025
A foreign national with an advanced degree or exceptional ability can seek permanent residency in the United States through the Employment-Based Second Preference Visa (EB-2). EB-2 eligibility means the applicant …
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Filing USCIS I-129: Premium Processing Time for E-3 Visa
October 13, 2024
If you are in the United States with an E-3 visa and wish to change jobs, you are now able to use U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) premium processing …
Read This ArticleK-1 Visa: When Can I Start Working?
September 27, 2024
With a K1 visa, you can start working in the U.S. after applying for and receiving a work permit, known as Employment Authorization (Form I-765). You can apply for this …
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How to Apply for an ITIN as an H4 Visa Holder
September 27, 2024
Do you need to file United States taxes as an H4 visa holder? You might need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to do so. To apply for an ITIN, …
Read This ArticleJoint Sponsor for a Green Card: Requirements and Rules
September 27, 2024
A joint sponsor is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who takes on legal financial responsibility for a family-based green card applicant when the petitioner’s income falls short. A …
Read This ArticleComplete Guide to Applying for the H-1B: Registration, Process, and Timeline
May 9, 2024
The highly sought-after H-1B visa is a non-immigrant, temporary visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations. Specialty occupations require specific knowledge and a bachelor’s degree …
Read This ArticleExpediting Your Immigrant Visa Interview
May 8, 2024
Emergency circumstances, humanitarian crises, and federal agency recommendations are all legitimate reasons to request an expedited immigrant visa interview to enter the United States. However, requesting an expedited immigrant visa …
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