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

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

What Is Temporary Protected Status? Temporary protected status, or TPS, has helped thousands of individuals obtain protection in the US for a certain amount of time. This status is only temporary, as stated in the name, which is why the rules and processes for TPS-designated countries are constantly changing. A foreign country may be designated...Read More

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on April 27, 2021, that immigration arrests at courthouses will be more limited, which is another reversal of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policy. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that such arrests deterred people from attending court hearings and cooperating with law enforcement officials. According to the new policy...Read More

In 2020, Immigration and Customs Enforcement was accused of abusing immigrant women in detention facilities. In light of these serious accusations, a motion filed in the U.S. District Court has authorized the government to freeze planned deportations of women who have come forward with abuse claims. The motion is, understandably, a significant reprieve for the...Read More

If you work in the equestrian industry as an athlete, trainer, or support personnel, there are a variety of options for visas, such as:O-1 Visa: For individuals of extraordinary ability or achievement. O-2 Visa: For essential support personnel for an O-1 visa holder. P-1 Visa: For both equestrian athletes and essential support personnel which provide...Read More