Lindsey J. Harris Immigration Law
There are different ways in acquiring a legitimized status to stay and work in the U.S. For aspiring immigrants, a visa application is the first thing that comes to mind. But one of the unconventional ways of getting a legitimized status for residence in the U.S. may sometimes be a result of escaping from a …
Among the most commonly requested visa for U.S. entry is the K1 visa which is a nonimmigrant visa issued to the foreign-citizen fiancé or fiancée of a United States citizen for purposes of permitting the fiancé to enter the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen petitioner (sponsor) within 90 days from arrival …
Probably one of the easiest ways for entry in the U.S. is to secure a student visa. Both F1 student visas and J1 student visas are meant for temporary residence in the U.S. for purposes of studying, training, and knowledge transfer. Depending on the circumstances and purpose, however, an applicant may be suited either for …
Being aware of all the requirements and processes involved in obtaining a J1 visa can be the difference between a stress-free, easy process and an anxiety-filled last-minute bustle. Below is a breakdown of the processes involved and the estimated timing for each: 1. Finding a Designated Sponsor A family member or employer can not sponsor …
Immigration law is one of the more exciting specializations in the legal field. An immigration lawyer gets to help others achieve their dream of becoming U.S. citizens. Their roles vary, and they can wear several hats depending on which side of their expertise is needed. They do much more beyond helping people become citizens of …
The immigration system exists for a lot of reasons. As much as it exists to prevent the wrong people from gaining access to the country, it also serves the major purpose of allowing foreigners that will make a positive impact on the economy into the U.S. As a result. It is not surprising that special …
People who wish to own, operate and run a legal business in the United States of America are issued an investment-based nonimmigrant visa for entrepreneurs. According to regulation, it is referred to as the ‘Treaty Investor Visa”. It just merely implies that there must be a treaty between the entrepreneur’s native country and the United …
J-1 visa holders who still have work or training that needs to be completed in the U.S., but their J-1 visa term is about to expire can apply for extension. The application is simple provided the applicant has justifiable reasons for extension. There are also other ways and circumstances that a J-1 visa may be …
The outgoing Trump administration has issued new rules which, if adopted, would create additional eligibility bars for asylum seekers. The new rules notably limit the grounds by which individuals qualify for asylum. For instance, persecution generally based on gang violence and/or gender would not qualify. In addition, the standard for what qualifies as “persecution” will …
The asylum applicant works with their immigration attorney to gather required documents and fill out Form I-589, application for asylum and for withholding of removal...
