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USCIS_Immigration_ Announces Initiative: Be Skeptical

USCIS_Immigration_ Green Card_ Announces Initiative: Be Skeptical Paul M. Heller, Esq: Beware and be skeptical – this ‘initiative’ is unlikely to change anything. USCIS’ culture and perspective on employment-based immigration is the opposite of what it should be. I’ve read the USCIS guidelines and there is nothing new, no new visa categories, additional visas or...

Immigration Debate is Tiring….

The immigration debate is tiring; skilled, unskilled and brilliant – our country needs them all. Businesses should not be limited to only U.S. workers, nor should the government tell business who they can/cannot hire; nor should we encourage companies to set up shop and jobs overseas. Just the opposite.

The Dream Act: Not Likely to Pass

I have two feelings about the Dream Act. One, I’d like it to pass. At the same time, I can see reasons to hold off. The other side calls it an amnesty, an open door.

Top 10 booming-est and highest-paying jobs

Here is a list of top 10 U.S. careers with great pay and growth prospects: Rank Job title Job growth (10-year forecast) 1 Software Architect 34% 2 Physician Assistant 39% 3 Management Consultant 24% 4 Physical Therapist 30% 5 Environmental Engineer 31% 6 Civil Engineer 24% 7 Database Administrator 20% 8 Sales Director 15% 9...

First Preference Employment-Based Immigration (EB-1)

A First Preference Immigration Petition (EB-1) is an employment-based petition for permanent residence reserved for those who are among the most able and accomplished in their respective fields within the arts, sciences, education, business, or sports. There are three (3) types of EB-1 petitions: Alien of Extraordinary Ability EB-1(a) Outstanding Researcher/Outstanding Professor EB-1(b) Managers and...

Employment-Based Green Card In 3 Stages

STAGE 1: Labor Certification (Department of Labor) Start Employee, with manager’s assistance, forwards to HILG information necessary to begin the case. Work-up Employee’s information and documents are reviewed and organized. Attorney performs legal analysis and develops case strategy. First draft of job notice is sent to employee and manager for approval. HILG exchanges drafts and...

Shoplifting And Immigration Consequences

Contact Heller Immigration for a free consultation 1-800-863-4448 When a person wishes to apply for a U.S. visa, change status in the U.S., apply to adjust status, become a naturalization U.S. citizen or reenter the United States after overseas travel, he or she may have to answer specific yet broad questions about any prior arrest...