Serving The Immigration Needs Of The San Diego Area Since 1984
It is falsely claimed that migrants in detention centers can leave at any time to return to their country of origin. This is not true; they can leave only by requesting a voluntary departure and meeting certain requirements. People in California may want to learn more...
As someone who has immigrated to the United States, there may come a point when you want to bring your family to the country. But before you can do so, it’s critical that you learn more about the process, your legal rights and the steps you can take to position...
Foreign nationals who currently live in California may be allowed to become naturalized citizens of the United States. To become a citizen, an individual must have been a permanent resident for at least five years, and during those five years, an applicant must have...
Many companies in California rely on H-1B workers to fill vacant positions for which they cannot find enough U.S. workers. Some companies rely on third-party staffing companies to secure the H-1B workers that they need for their vacant positions. The U.S. Customs and...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...