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...