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Exploring the E2 Visa: Eligibility, Benefits, and Potential Liabilities
A comprehensive overview of the E2 visa, outlining eligibility requirements, benefits and potential liabilities. Get help from an experienced immigration attorney at Purdy Law!
Exploring Post-J-1 Visa Options for Au Pairs in the United States
Being an au pair in the United States is an incredible cultural exchange experience, allowing young individuals to live with an American host family while providing childcare services. However, as the end of the J-1 Visa program approaches, au pairs...
Changes to DACA and DREAM Act Regulations in 2023
In 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was created to provide temporary relief from deportation for certain undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children. The program allowed these individuals to obtain work permits and...
New US Immigration Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, & Venezuelans
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new processes to allow nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their immediate family members to enter and work in the U.S. This new process provides a two-year parole...
Can I sponsor an immigrant that is a non-family member?
The United States has always been a nation of immigrants. People have been coming to America in search of a better life for centuries. These days, the process of immigrating to the US can be long and difficult. There are...
10 Reasons to Hire an Immigration Lawyer
If you are interested in immigrating to the United States, then you may be wondering if you need to hire a US immigration lawyer. The United States immigration process can be long, complicated, and frustrating. There are many steps and...
EB-3 Visa: Are you eligible for an Employment Green Card?
The Employment Based Visa category, EB-3, has long provided a workforce for small and large businesses in jobs that are difficult to fill. This visa provides a direct path to a green card and is broken up into 3 categories...
INA 245(k): Is it Possible to Obtain an Employment Based Green Card after Working without Authorization?
INA Section 245(k) As a general rule, a foreign national is barred from adjustment of status for certain immigration-related violations. Foreign nationals who are not in lawful immigration status on the date of filing Form I-485 (green card application), or...
What to do if your Green Card has Expired
Can I apply for Citizenship if my green card is expired? If your 10-year green card is expired or is about to expire, you have the option of renewing your card or you can apply for citizenship. Which option is...
Is a Proxy or Virtual Marriage Valid for Immigration?
Is my proxy or virtual marriage valid for immigration purposes? The pandemic has transformed how we have traditionally done things, including marriages. Many states are now allowing marriages to be conducted via Zoom. But how does this all work and...
Can I Help My Nanny Get a Green Card?
In order for a nanny to live and work in the U.S. permanently, the family must sponsor her for a green card. This option won’t work for every family, as It involves completing a lengthy and complex process known as...
Marijuana, DUI & other Bars to Citizenship & Naturalization
Marijuana, a DUI, and other crimes can disrupt the citizenship process. Good Moral Character (GMC) is a requirement that must be satisfied and there are some instances in which an applicant may never make a showing of GMC. Here we...