SAN DIEGO IMMIGRATION LAW BLOG
Lawsuit filed against immigration officials after visa denial
Foreign nationals may live and work permanently in California with what is colloquially called a "green card," but eligibility may actually be through a number of different types of immigration visas. One type is the EB-1, which gives permanent lawful residency to an...
Green card renewal denials on the rise
People in California who are applying for a green card renewal should be aware that denials are on the rise nationwide. From fiscal year 2016-2017 to fiscal year 2018-2019, denials increased from 30,242 annually to 103,140. While the majority of green cards are still...
Immigration petitions for foreign relatives
California residents who are American citizens or legal permanent residents can file immediate relative or family preference petitions with the immigration authorities on behalf of foreign relatives who wish to live in the United States. Immediate relative petitions,...
Different visas available to foreign dentists
Foreign nationals who want to work as a dentist in California or any other state may be able to do so. The type of visa that a foreign dentist obtains will depend largely on how long he or she wishes to remain in the country. It will also depend on whether an...
Possible executive order may impact work visa holders
According to a draft of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, technology workers who have H-1B visas would need to provide updated certifications. These certifications would confirm that they weren't taking jobs from American citizens living in...
The different ways to get proof of citizenship
Individuals who were born in California or any other territory under the jurisdiction of the United States will receive a birth certificate. Those who are naturalized will receive a naturalization certificate that will act as their proof of citizenship. However,...
Are you eligible for an adjustment of status through a family visa?
For those currently staying in the United States through the family preference visa program, it may be possible to seek an adjustment of their status. Such an adjustment can allow those only currently staying in the United States to become a lawful permanent resident...
The Q-1 cultural exchange work visa
Many employers in California have cultural exchange opportunities that could allow foreign-born individuals to work in the U.S. temporarily. The U.S. has several non-immigrant visas, including the Q-1 visa, which is for people participating in cultural and employment...
What you need to know about H-1B visas
Employers in California who wish to hire foreign nationals for specialized positions might find themselves jumping through hoops as they attempt to obtain the proper documentation for immigration. Unfortunately, potential employees cannot help in this matter as...
What to know about the H-3 visa
An H-3 visa may allow an individual to take part in a training program offered by a trade group or school in California. To qualify for this type of visa, an individual will need to be invited to take part in the program by the entity that provides it. Furthermore,...
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Jóvenes DACA en peligro.
Los jóvenes que se han visto beneficiados con el programa DACA se podrán ver perjudicados si no renuevan su DACA antes del fallo de la corte suprema de la nación que será en junio de 2020.
Lo recomendable es que se renueve dicho permiso aún si el permiso vence despues de la fecha del fallo de la corte que sera en junio de 2020.
