When you study in the United States on an F-1 Student Visa, there might be an instance where you take a leave of absence from your studies for reasons including personal finances, medical issues, internships in your country of origin, the COVID-19 pandemic, or other personal circumstances. If you are considering taking a leave, it is important to understand the “5-month rule” to maintain your student visa status. Listen on to learn more about this rule and how to use it properly to comply with immigration law!

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Did you know that if you enter the U.S. on a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa, you can have your status changed to an F-1 or M-1 student visa to pursue educational opportunities in the United States? If you wish to become a student in the U.S. after entering as a visitor, you can obtain student status by meeting certain criteria and submitting required documentation. Listen on to learn more about how to become a student visa holder!

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While completing a form can seem as simple as just typing in the requested information, when it comes to immigration petitions, you can make an unknown mistake that could either lead to a rejection of your petition or lead to delays. We often get questions about important things to consider when petitioning for a visa for your spouse. Listen to learn more about five (5) mistakes to avoid in the process.

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If you are in the United States on an O-1 Visa and there are significant changes in your employment or it is terminated, you might be wondering how this will affect your visa status. When you are in the U.S. on an O-1 Visa, it’s important to understand the terms of employment you are bound to so that you can adjust accordingly if your employment changes. Listen on to learn more about what to do when your employment situation changes while you are on an O-1 visa!

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Did you know that as an O-1 Visa holder, you can have immediate family members or assistants accompany you when you come to the United States? Key assistants to O-1 Visa holders have the opportunity to join them in the U.S. on an O-2 Visa, and family members of O-1 and O-2 Visa holders can obtain an O-3 Visa to stay with their loved ones. Listen on to learn how to bring important people in your life and/or people who provide critical support to your career with you to the U.S. when you are here on your O-Visa!

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Are you an immigrant who is a victim ofa crime? And have you called the police or assisted other law enforcement with information to investigate the crime or prosecute the perpetrators? If so, you might be eligible for a U-Visa. The U-Visa is a temporary non-immigrant visa that allows immigrants to legally live and work in the United States if they are a victim of criminal activity, have assisted law enforcement, and meet some other requirements. Read on to find out if the U-Visa might be an option for you!

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Are you employed in a non-agricultural industry and have an opportunity to temporarily work in the United States? The H-2B visa program allows for workers who are not in the agriculture industry to come to the United States and fill temporary job positions to provide labor, especially when there is a domestic shortage of workers in the U.S. Listen on to find out if the H-2B visa might be the right option for you!

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If you are seeking to transfer employees from overseas to work in a division of the same company in the United States, one of the best visa options is an L-1 Visa, which is the Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager Visa. This type of visa has specific requirements for how the U.S. and foreign branches are related, and it’s important to make sure your company meets them! Listen on for a breakdown of the different types of company set-ups that meet the requirements for a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign branches for L-1 visas!

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Did you know that there is a temporary visa available for athletes and entertainers seeking to participate in events in the United States? The P-1 visa was designed to give foreigners the opportunity to legally enter the United States so that they can compete, complete programs, or engage in other types of programs in either athletics or performing arts. Listen to learn about the basics of the P-1 visa and see if this might be the right option for you!

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Did you know that if you have a 2-year Conditional Green Card, you must apply for a 10-year Green Card to keep your permanent residency and obtain additional benefits? Within 90 days of the Conditional Green Card expiration date, you must apply to remove the conditions on your Green Card if you want to retain permanent residency. Keep listening to learn more about the removal of conditions process and how to apply so you can continue building a life in the U.S.!

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