Which visas allow you to lawfully work in the United States?
Employment Immigration | Posted on February 6, 2017 at 4:31 pm by ozmentlaw
Which visas allow you to lawfully work in the United States? The new administration’s approach to immigration is raising some concerns, especially in the technology sector. Specifically, many foreign engineers and computer scientists have utilized the H-1B visa to work in the United States. Yet if President Trump issues an executive order, this opportunity, as […]
A closer look: permanent residency (green card) eligibility
Employment Immigration | Posted on January 23, 2017 at 3:38 pm by ozmentlaw
A closer look: permanent residency (green card) eligibility Although a family member or employer often petitions U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for permanent residency on an immigrant’s behalf, there are other ways to qualify. Depending on the immigrant visa preference category, however, the wait time may range from months to years. Categories are important because […]
Can undocumented immigrant farm workers qualify for a visa?
Employment Immigration | Posted on January 9, 2017 at 4:20 pm by ozmentlaw
Can undocumented immigrant farm workers qualify for a visa? One of the areas that might be affected by the new presidential administration is immigration law. In particular, President-elect Donald Trump has made statements about deporting undocumented immigrants. How those statements might take shape remains to be seen. In the meantime, a local commentator suggests that […]
Does your immigration status affect your employment rights?
Employment Immigration | Posted on November 4, 2016 at 2:13 pm by ozmentlaw
Does your immigration status affect your employment rights? In some instances, criminal charges might prompt separate scrutiny from immigration officials. In the event of a felony conviction, immigration officials might even commence a deportation proceeding against a non-citizen or undocumented immigrant. Fortunately, the same consequence does not occur for reporting wage and hour violations. Although […]