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New Immigration Bill Introduced: The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
A new presidential administration typically starts off running with its highest priorities on day one. That is precisely what happened when President Biden took the oath of office on January 20, 2021. On the same day as his inauguration, President Biden sent an immigration bill to Congress – The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 – in order to…
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List of Documents for Green Card through Marriage
Would you like to sponsor your spouse for a Green Card through marriage? Both you and your spouse must prove your identity, citizenship and relationship to each other. You, the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, are the petitioner. Your spouse is called the beneficiary.
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H1B Prevailing Wage: How to Find the Prevailing Wage and Why it Matters
When applying for the H1B visa, a determination that the U.S. government makes is whether employees will be paid fairly for their work. A salary at or above what is known as the prevailing wage, which is determined by the skill level of the employee and the geographic area where they will be working, is necessary for…
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H1B Visa Application: Everything You Need to Know
The H1B visa allows foreign nationals to perform specialty occupations in the United States. It exists for occupations in a variety of different fields. There are 65,000 H1B visas made available with the standard H1B cap, and an additional 20,000 H1B visas are available for advanced degree holders.
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UPDATE: Major Improvements to Naturalization, Including Faster N400 Processing
The arrival of the Biden Administration has ushered in some very good news for the 40 million foreign-born individuals who live in the United States today. Among the many changes taking place in the new administration, President Biden signed an executive order on February 2, 2021 that calls for major…
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H1B Visa Lottery: What You Need to Know
In order to qualify for a chance to submit an H-1B cap-subject petition, you must first be selected through a randomized lottery. The quota for this lottery includes 65,000 slots for standard H-1B petitions, and an additional 20,000 slots for workers with a master’s degree. This lottery process begins with…
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Documents Needed to Apply for a Green Card Through Marriage
A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, allows someone to permanently live and work in the U.S. There are several ways to become a permanent resident. One of the most common ways is through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. There are several steps in the Green Card process. The process will depend on…
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Immigration Update: President Biden Signs 3 New Executive Orders
Earlier this month, USCIS announced a new policy for people applying to renew their green card. In this article, we will be going over this policy and explaining some important details. At Ashoori Law, we practice U.S. immigration law and post information regularly to help people stay up to date on important…
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