When you’re looking to live and work in the United States, it’s important to obtain the right kind of visa for immigration purposes. There are quite a few different visa types available. As such, it’s important to understand what each of them is and how they vary. L-1 Visa The L-1 Visa isn’t used particularly…
Among the ways to enter the United States legally, the J1 visa is a popular one among researchers and academics. While there is scrutiny on this visa application just like every other form of application, it is a viable route for many people to utilize. In fact, around 350,000 J1 visas were granted in 2017…
Currently, the immigration process is a major concern in the United States. Federal immigration laws are designed to address issues and establish consistency and order in the process. However the fact is, these immigration laws are difficult to understand and navigate without the aid of an experienced immigration attorney. You may want to know these…
If you are an immigrant in the state of Massachusetts and have any sort of problem with your visa, application for asylum, or residency, you may find yourself on the docket of the Boston Immigration Court at the JFK Federal Building on Sudbury Street. It’s important you understand how this court works and how you…
Thank you, Maryland and Hawaii, for striking down President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order once again. New ban = Same bias. Read this NYT article for more information. 2 Federal Judges Rule Against Trump’s Latest Travel Ban By Alexander Burns | New York Times A federal judge in Hawaii issued a nationwide order Wednesday evening blocking…
If you are an immigrant in Massachusetts, you are in good company. Immigrant Asians and Latinos make up more than 15% of the population of the state. The businesses they have founded contribute more than $9 billion to the state’s economy and employ over 65,000 people. More than half of the immigrant population of the…
I’ve had the privilege of helping Syrians remain legally in the US since 2011, the start of the Syrian civil war. The majority of my clients are doctors, not terrorists. They are contributing enormously to our country through scientific research and medical advances that benefit us all. It breaks their hearts that they can no…
There are many types of work visas in the United States. Most people who plan to visit or work in the country need a visa, unless they are Canadian citizens, and even they will need a visa if they plan on moving to the country for good. A Massachusetts attorney knowledgeable about visas can help. There…
Temporary Protected Status or TPS is term in Immigration Law pertaining to a special status given to nationals of certain countries that are residing in the United States. TPS status is designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security and is based on the conditions of a country. Generally, when conditions of a certain country prevent nationals…
President Obama issued an executive order on November 20, 2014 that will positively impact the lives of many hardworking undocumented immigrants in our country. While this is only a first step, it is certainly a step in the right direction for our valuable immigrant community. Black, Vitelli & Pennock, LLC is extremely excited and encouraged…