International athletes often face unique challenges when pursuing their passion across borders. Not only do they have to focus on honing their skills and consistently delivering top-notch performances, but they also have to navigate the often murky and complex waters of securing the right visas. This process can be daunting, filled with a myriad of...Read More

The Dignity Act of 2023, introduced by Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX), tackles various aspects of immigration, including border security, legal status for undocumented immigrants, new pathways for asylum seekers and economic migrants, and the broken immigration system.This comprehensive legislation aims to balance security and compassion, offering a more efficient and...Read More

To ease the burdens on the immigration system and increase its efficiency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to implement new actions that help reduce processing backlogs, improve access to employment authorization forms, and expand premium processing eligibility. In a press release, USCIS shared how each of these new efforts will support their goal...Read More

Living and working in the United States is unlike living and working in any other country around the world. Depending on their education, skill level, and experience, workers in America are generally free to pursue a career in any field they desire and can climb higher in that field in the U.S. than they can...Read More

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization, which is also known as ESTA, is an automated system that helps determine eligibility for individuals to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and if travel may pose a security or law enforcement risk. Once a VWP traveler completes an ESTA, they will be notified...Read More

If you are a professional or amateur athlete who is interested in coming temporarily to the United States in order to participate in an athletic competition, you may apply for the P-1A athletic visa. The following is an overview of how to apply for a P-1A visa. Eligibility Criteria for P-1A Athlete Visa If you...Read More

Coming to the United States for work can be a complicated process, and most people who do so need to get a visa to stay and work in the country legally. There are many aspects to the process of getting a visa, and there are different types, which means each person needs to apply for...Read More

During the last presidential administration, the FLRA (Federal Labor Relations Authority) stripped immigration judges of their right to unionize. This was just days before the 2020 election. President Joe Biden’s administration has made several bold promises regarding administration, and it has made many progressive changes in that regard. However, it spent the last year standing...Read More

On September 20, 2021, the nonpartisan Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, rejected Democrats’ effort to include immigration reforms that offered a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented individuals as part of their 10-year, $3.5 trillion spending bill. She said the proposed immigration reforms are considered major policy changes that cannot be approved through reconciliation—which is...Read More

Taliban Takeover & Afghan Refugees: What You Need to Know The Taliban has regained control of Afghanistan. As a result, thousands of Afghanistan citizens are fleeing for their lives out of fear that the Taliban will reimpose harsh conditions or retaliate against those who worked with the US. For over 40 years, Afghans have suffered...Read More