Category Archives: Visa Application

Legal Ways to Get U.S. Permanent Residency (L and H1B Visas)

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Katz Law Office

There are several ways to become a U.S. resident, it is only a matter of obtaining the proper advice before we jump into it. As you’ve probably heard, the most common way to do it is to marry a U.S. … Continue reading →

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Congressman Creates Family Defender Toolkit for Executive Action Plan

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Katz Law Office

Late last year, President Barack Obama announced an executive immigration action plan to provide deportation relief for millions of foreign individuals living in the United States without authorization. Two key parts of the executive immigration action plan include the expanded … Continue reading →

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USCIS Temporarily Suspends Processing of H-2B Visa Petitions

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Katz Law Office

Early in March, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the agency temporarily suspended adjudication of Form I-129 H-2B petitions. The decision to suspend adjudication of H-2B petitions follows a recent court decision from a federal court in Florida. In … Continue reading →

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Work Authorization for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Katz Law Office

For years, dependents of H-1B visa holders were not allowed to work in the United States. Changes to this rule, however, will soon be coming. Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) … Continue reading →

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Study Finds Foreign Students Add Billions of Dollars to U.S. Economy

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Katz Law Office

According to a recent report from the Institute of International Education, foreign nationals in the United States on student visas add significant value to the economy. In 2014, international students in the United States contributed $27 billion to the United … Continue reading →

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The Number of Denied Visa Applications for Poles at All-Time Low

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katz Law Office

For citizens of most countries, in order to come to the United States they must obtain visas to be admitted. Usually, they are required to obtain a visa even if they are visiting the United States as a tourist. The … Continue reading →

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