This week a new bill, the “Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017”, was introduced to the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and four co-sponsors. This bill address the need for food security and a more stable agricultural labor force, which is predominantly undocumented farm workers.
In their continuing series on successful local businesses, Chicago Woman recently recognized Lisa Scott for her accomplishments in the field of immigration law. “It’s so important to me that I help encourage a diverse community and level playing field for immigrants and U.S.-born individuals alike, and being able to increase the size of my business…
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The National Visa Center: Make Sure You Actively Respond to Their Demands. The National Visa Center (NVC) takes an active role in some applications for permanent residence. It is important to maintain active communications if your permanent residence petition involves the NVC. The NVC is part of the U.S. Department of States and works with…
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P-1A Internationally Recognized Athlete Are you an athlete internationally recognized who will be performing at a competition level either in a group or in an individual capacity? If so, the P-1A classification may be right for you. Who may qualify as an athlete? You may qualify as an athlete if you are planning to compete…
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F-1 Student Visa Are you seeking to study full-time in the United States? To be eligible for a F1 student nonimmigrant visa, the individual must satisfy the following: Be enrolled in an academic educational program or a vocational program or a language-training program from an institution (college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school)…
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