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Agencies of Immigration: DOL

July 31, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 6 Comments
The Department of Labor (DOL) has a wide variety of roles within the United States, but a limited role in immigration policies. Under the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) within the DOL, U.S. employers can apply for foreign workers to come to the U.S. and work for them. This process is c ...
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The Basics of H-1B Visas

July 29, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - No Comments
An H-1B visa is a type of work visa that allows foreigners with highly specialized knowledge in their fields of study to obtain employment in the United States. For H-1B visas, the nature of the work is of the utmost importance. Qualifying occupations are ones that require theoretical or technical e ...
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Agencies of Immigration: DOJ

July 23, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 1 Comment
Within the Department of Justice (DOJ) is the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). EOIR is responsible for adjudicating court cases dealing with immigration. The highest administrative unit within EOIR is the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The BIA has jurisdiction nationwide to inter ...
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How To Get A Copy Of Your Immigration History

July 22, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 18 Comments
Under FOIA/ PA, the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, anyone has the right to request access to a federal agencies’ records or information. Citizens and non-citizens alike can make FOIA requests. FOIA can apply to any government agency, from The Department of Homeland Security (USCIS) to ...
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DAPA and Expanded DACA Benefit Everyone

July 15, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 4 Comments
Every day we get calls to our office:“When can we start applying for DAPA?”“When do you think the DACA Expansion will go into effect so I can be eligible?”“What is going ON with this lawsuit?” As the nation waits to see whether or not the immigration relief programs President Obama ...
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Welcome New Americans!

July 8, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - No Comments
This past weekend we celebrated 239 years of American Independence. While some people were celebrating with burgers, fireworks, friends and family, many others were celebrating by becoming United States citizens. In honor of Independence Day, USCIS holds annual country-wide naturalization ceremonies ...
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Summer of Love

June 29, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 3 Comments
We are still celebrating the Supreme Court’s June 26th Ruling legalizing same-sex marriage throughout all 50 U.S. States (and Puerto Rico!). This marks a huge step in the fight for equality. June has always been a significant month for LGBT rights. The Stonewall riots occured in June of 1969 after ...
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U-Visas: For Victims of Serious Crimes

June 24, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 4 Comments
If an illegal immigrant is a victim of a serious crime that either happened in the United States or that broke U.S. laws, they may be afraid to come forward for fear of deportation. Depending on the severity of the crime, a form of immigration relief is available to these undocumented victims in the ...
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System Glitch Leads To Freeze On Travel Visas

June 18, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 5 Comments
As if the current backlogs weren’t bad enough, a June 9th computer glitch has stalled visa processing at U.S. embassies all over the world. The hardware malfunction has kept crucial biometrics information (including fingerprints) from reaching the foreign U.S. consulates. With border security bein ...
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Agencies of Immigration: DOS

June 18, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 3 Comments
The Department of State (DOS), also referred to as the State Department, handles all international affairs, and has a wide range of responsibilities within the United States. The Bureau of Consular Affairs is the primary department within DOS that deals with immigration. The Bureau of Consular Affai ...
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