Category Archives: R-1
Immigrating to the United States After Trump Won The Election
The U.S. election stunned the world. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, I don’t think anybody expected Trump to win as resoundingly as he did. I’ve already gotten dozens of emails from former, current and prospective clients asking, “how does this affect my immigration options to the United States?” The short-term answer is […]
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USCIS Filing Fees Increase on December 23, 2016
Effective December 23, 2016, USCIS will increase many of its filing fees. Any applications received on or after this date will be subject to the new fees: G-1041 Genealogy Index Search Request — $65 ($20) G-1041A Genealogy Records Request (Copy from Microfilm) — $65 ($20) G-1041A Genealogy Records Request (Copy from Textual Record) — $65 […]
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Options for Brazilians to Immigrate to the United States
As we head into summer, Brazil should be giddy with anticipation about the Rio Olympics. However, the spiraling economy, violence, and Zika outbreak has instead caused many around the world to think twice about traveling to Brazil. It has also caused many Brazilians to consider their options on moving to another country, including the United […]
Posted in Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Entrepreneurs, Fiance Visa, Green Card, Investors, L-1, O-1, R-1, Students, U.S. Immigration, Visitor Visa, Work Visa
USCIS Set to Increase Filing Fees
On May 4, 2016, USCIS issued a 60-day notice proposing an increase in filing fees for various applications. There has not been a fee increase since 2010. The schedule of proposed fees are as follows: Form I-129 (H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2, P-1, TN, R-1): Current fee = $325 Proposed fee = $460 Form I-130 petitions for alien relatives: […]
Posted in Adjustment of Status, Advance Parole, E-2, EAD, Employment Authorization, Entrepreneurs, Fiance Visa, Green Card, H-1B, Investors, L-1, LGBT, Models, O-1, OPT, Physical Therapists, R-1, Silicon Beach, Students, U.S. Immigration, USCIS, Work Visa