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Information on COVID-19 Stimulus Cash Relief for Non-U.S. Citizens
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact the United States, residents are being asked to practice “social distancing,” and in a growing number of states, they are being asked to stay at home in order to “flatten the curve” of infections and slow the spread of the virus. Due to the encouragement of… Read More »
Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Immigration
My office has been getting many questions from our immigration clients regarding whether or not they are eligible to seek unemployment insurance benefits in the event of a layoff, reduction in force or termination. Please note at that this post is to serve as an overview and is not intended as legal advice. Clients… Read More »
COVID-19 and the Public Charge Rule
COVID-19 and the Public Charge Rule Questions and Answers. Does filing for unemployment put someone at risk under public charge? No. When the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the public charge rule, it made clear that receiving unemployment benefits is not considered to be receiving a “public benefit.” This is because unemployment is… Read More »
Can I get a Green Card if my United States Citizen spouse passed away?
Widows or widowers who were married to U.S. citizens at the time of the citizen’s death may apply for a green card. To immigrate as the widow(er) of a citizen, you must prove that you were legally married to the citizen, and that you entered the marriage in good faith, and not solely to… Read More »
COVID-19 and the Public Charge Rule
I have been getting an a lot of questions concerning the public charge rule and how it will be implemented since the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a short summary with the information available as of right now. On March 13, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency will not consider… Read More »
Update on H and J Visas for Medical Professionals
We encourage medical professionals seeking to work in the United States on a work or exchange visitor, particularly those working to treat or mitigate the effects of COVID-19, to reach out to the nearest embassy or consulate to request a visa appointment. For those foreign medical professionals already in the United States: J-1 Alien… Read More »
Inability to depart the US related to COVID-19
Extending ESTA/Visa Waiver Participants (VWP) Periods of Admission due to inability to depart the US related to COVID-19. ONLY APPLICABLE TO THOSE WHO WERE ADMITTED THROUGH JFK OR NEWARK Individuals admitted under the VWP/ESTA program who find themselves unable to depart the U.S, before their current period of admission will end because of COVID-19… Read More »
Best Immigration Lawyer NYC
NYC Immigration Lawyer At Prizant Immigration Law Firm we provide help with following immigration needs: Adjustment of Status Adjustment of Status with EWI Advance Processing Advance Processing of Orphan Petition Affidavit of Support Application for Removal AR-11 Asylum B1 Business Visas Cancellation Of Removal Change of Status Citizenship Consular Processing Criminal Records Waivers Deferred… Read More »
Business Immigration to United States top new york immigration lawyer
Overview of Business Immigration to the United States. Current U.S. immigration law allows people who have skills and talents needed in the United States to be admitted to the United States to work on a temporary or permanent basis. The following provides a basic overview of the current employment-based immigration system. Nonimmigrant (Temporary) Visas… Read More »
H-1B Visas Immigration Lawyer
H-1B Visa Requirements: Position Requirements The job offered must be filed as a “specialty occupation.” A specialty occupation orders for a bachelor’s degree or an advanced level of education certification. There are distinct positions that may not mandate a bachelor’s degree due to the complexity or particular listed duties. However, most positions categorized under… Read More »