Meaning of “Actively in the Process of Investing” in EB5 Context
An investor who is “Actively in the process of investing” in the EB5 visa context with a special focus on promissory notes.
Applying for Work-Based Nonimmigrant Visa as an Investor or Entrepreneur
Investors and entrepreneurs not from treaty countries may require an H1B, L1, or O1 visa to work in the USA. This will explain special considerations for them.
Benefits of T Status
What does T status mean? What benefits does a T visa provides to certain trafficking victims – learn everything you need from our article.
Benefits of U Status
U Visa holder, Eligible for adjustment of status, U status, 8 C.F.R. § 214.14, Certifying official
Waivers Connected With U Visa Petitions
There are two waivers of inadmissibility available to U visa petitioners: the general-purpose 212(d)(3) waiver and the U visa-specific 212(d)(14) waiver
Adjustment of Status in the Absence of the Petitioning Spouse
It’s not impossible to get the immigrant petition and/or adjustment of status application approved in the Absence of the Petitioning Spouse. Matter of Boromand.
BIA Holds Sham Engagement for K1 Petition Triggers Marriage Fraud Bar
Matter of R.I.Ortega: the BIA held that using a sham engagement as the basis of a K1 visa petition triggers the 204(c) marriage fraud bar. Form I-130 approval.
Family-Based Immigrant Visa Petitions Filed by Noncitizen Nationals (Usually American Samoans)
The Matter of Ah San established that a noncitizen national petitioner may accord preference status to an alien relative under INA 203(a)(2), normally for LPRs.
Convictions for Making Terroristic Threats and CIMTs (Matter of Salad)
In Matter of Salad, the BIA examined when a statute for making terroristic threats is a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMTS)
Matter of Siniauskas, 27 I&N Dec. 207 (BIA 2018): DUI a Significant Adverse Factor in Bond Hearings
In Matter of Siniauskas, the BIA held that driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious adverse factor in bond hearings regarding danger to the community.
