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Trump Extends Ban on Certain Green Cards/Visas (June 22, 2020 Proclamation)
June 23rd, 2020
By Susan E. Hill On June 22, 2020 President Trump extended his previous ban (April 22, 2020) and also added in certain temporary visas. The ban is effective immediately until December 31, 2020, for the following categories: Green cards Only applies t…
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O Visas and EB-1 Green Cards for Extraordinary Ability—You Might Qualify!
June 1st, 2020
By Susan E. Hill We handle many O visas and green cards for Extraordinary Ability people, and quite often people don’t believe they qualify until they talk to us. “Extraordinary ability” is a generic category which covers most occupations and f…
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How To Avoid Trouble When Using Your ESTA or B-1/B-2 Visa
January 15th, 2019
By Susan E. Hill Here are common mistakes people make when using their ESTA/ visitor visa. Some get away with it, but if you’re caught the consequences are severe, and you could be barred from the United States. Remember, it only takes one officer…
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Marijuana Use—Even Legally – Can Cause Immigration Problems
January 8th, 2019
By Susan E. Hill In this age of growing acceptance for marijuana use, be aware that the U.S. federal government does not share the tolerance. Marijuana use can devastate an immigration case, even if it was used lawfully under another country’s laws…
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Trends for O-1 “Extraordinary Ability/Achievement” Visas in 2018
August 29th, 2018
August 29, 2018 The year 2018 shows that USCIS is taking a tougher stance on O-1 visas. Cases at the Administrative Appeals Office demonstrate certain trends, along with Hill & Piibe’s experience on its own cases. The USCIS website lists O-1 vi…
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Marrying a U.S. Citizen: Fiancé Visa (K-1/K-3) or Apply for Green Card?
October 23rd, 2017
When marrying a U.S. citizen, the question usually arises during the wedding plans: Should we get a fiancé visa or apply for a green card instead? The answer depends on your timeline and your goals. But for those who have flexibility, right now it s…
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Drunk Driving (DUI) Has a Wide Effect in Immigration Laws
May 2nd, 2017
DUI’s are bad. And immigration law has little tolerance for them. The level of danger depends on the severity of the DUI conviction, the number of DUI convictions, and the immigrant’s status in the U.S. (documented or undocumented). DUI’s can b…
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How Easy Is It To Get A "Work Visa?"
April 21st, 2017
The answer is: “not very.” The immigration system is designed to protect American workers, and U.S. employers are expected to hire Americans first. Foreign workers need specific work permission, and we frequently hear people refer to the term “…
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March 6th New Immigration Developments: A New Travel Ban, and H-1B Visa Processing Changes
New Travel Ban for 90 Days Targets Six Predominantly Muslim Countries Today President Trump revoked the earlier ban of January 2017 and signed a new travel ban against six predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen (…
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For Equestrians: How Trump's New Immigration Policies Can Immediately Affect Your Business
Given that many businesses in the equestrian industry employ foreign-born talent and labor to care for, train and compete their horses, there are questions about how President-Elect Trump’s immigration policies will affect these U.S. businesses. Si…
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