What to expect during an immigration interview
Immigration Law | Posted on October 20, 2017 at 9:16 pm by ozmentlaw
What to expect during an immigration interview Oftentimes those who are are seeking a visa, residency or citizenship will be called into the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices for an interview before their application is approved. This is often done so that they can better gauge whether you are who you profess […]
3 important steps for hiring a foreign employee
Employment Immigration | Posted on September 3, 2017 at 8:45 pm by ozmentlaw
3 important steps for hiring a foreign employee As your business grows, you may start looking across national borders for employees. While this is a natural consideration in this increasingly global market, you might have several concerns, especially in the current political climate. How do you make sure you follow all the rules and find the […]
Where are most U.S. immigrants from?
Immigration Law | Posted on August 31, 2017 at 8:14 pm by ozmentlaw
Where are most U.S. immigrants from? In the early 2000s, most immigrants to the United States were simply arriving over the border from Mexico. That idea is still ingrained in many people’s minds, leading them to think that the majority of immigration comes from the United States’ southern neighbor. While immigration from Mexico is still […]
Do you qualify for refugee status in the United States?
Posted on August 24, 2017 at 8:18 pm by ozmentlaw
Do you qualify for refugee status in the United States? United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) refers to those that have been forced to flee their original country as refugees. Much like any other category of immigrant wishing to settle in the U.S., the federal government limits the number of refugees it allows to […]
Applying for asylum
Immigration Law | Posted on August 17, 2017 at 8:21 pm by ozmentlaw
Applying for asylum In order to get asylum granted in the United States, you must be in the process of arriving or physically present within the United States. Applying for asylum in the United States can be done through filling in Form I-589. This form must be handed in to a Service Center no later than […]
Obtaining a green card: Is a waiver necessary?
Immigration Law | Posted on August 9, 2017 at 8:25 pm by ozmentlaw
Obtaining a green card: Is a waiver necessary? Do you have reason to believe that you qualify for a green card? Are you ready to take action as to gain entrance into the country? While it may sound relatively simple to obtain a green card, you could soon come to the conclusion that there is […]
Time in the U.S. does not matter (usually)
Immigration Law | Posted on August 1, 2017 at 8:29 pm by ozmentlaw
Time in the U.S. does not matter (usually) Many unauthorized immigrants to the United States have been in the country a long time. In fact, about 66 percent have been in the United States 10 years or more. If this applies to you or a loved one, you may think you (or the loved one) have […]
What percentage of workers are immigrants?
Employment Immigration | Posted on July 21, 2017 at 8:00 pm by ozmentlaw
What percentage of workers are immigrants? The United States is often touted as the melting pot, a place for people from all countries to gather. That means that immigrant workers factor heavily in the workforce. Have you been wondering what percentage of workers are immigrants? The statistics change on a yearly basis, of course, but […]
Man arrested for deportation in Nashville
Immigration Law | Posted on July 16, 2017 at 7:45 pm by ozmentlaw
Areas of Practice Immigration Court Immigration Court Overview Appeals Business Visas Business Visa Overview H-1B Visas Family Petitions Family Petitions Overview Green Cards DACA Waivers Special Law Services Special Law Services Overview Citizenship Victims of Abuse VAWA U Visas Crimmigration Workers’ Civil Rights Workers’ Rights Overview REVIEW US FACEBOOK Man arrested for deportation in Nashville […]
Entering the U.S. and your civil rights
Civil Rights Law | Posted on July 14, 2017 at 8:01 pm by ozmentlaw
Areas of Practice Immigration Court Immigration Court Overview Appeals Business Visas Business Visa Overview H-1B Visas Family Petitions Family Petitions Overview Green Cards DACA Waivers Special Law Services Special Law Services Overview Citizenship Victims of Abuse VAWA U Visas Crimmigration Workers’ Civil Rights Workers’ Rights Overview REVIEW US FACEBOOK Entering the U.S. and your civil […]