Article: Federal Immigration Authorities Announce Criminal Roundup

Recent article which announces largest arrest of about 3,000 people accused of serious crimes in a nationwide sting.

EB-1(c) Visas - Managers and Executives

NOTE: This is the final in a series of blogs about EB-1 Visas, for people of notable accomplishment.

EB-1(c) visas are for managers and executives of foreign companies who come to the US on assignment. To qualify, the manager or executive must have worked outside of the US in the same capacity for the company at least one of the three years before filing the visa. The sponsoring employer must be the U.S. based affiliate, subsidiary or corporation, that has been in operation for at least a year here.

For more information, please visit www.aislaw.com or contact laninau@aislaw.com.

EB-1(b) Visas - Outstanding Professors and Researchers

NOTE: This is the third in a series of blogs about EB-1 Visas. Today's blog is about the EB-1(b) category of visas for people with highly qualified academic backgrounds such as professors and researchers.

Internationally recognized foreign professors and/or researchers are eligible for the EB-1(b) visa if they have at least three (3) years of experience teaching in their academic field and have enter the US in a tenure-track position at a higher education institution, or in a comparable research position with a private employer (which employs at least three people).

For more information, please visit www.aislaw.com or contact laninau@aislaw.com.

NEXT TIME: We will discuss the EB-1(c) visas for Executives and Managers.

Texas Governor Rick Perry's Immigration Policies Different From Republican Rivals

During the Republican Presidential Candidates' debate last night, Texas Governor Rick Perry's immigration policies were mentioned which are different from most of his rivals. Here's an article that describes the general differences between him and the others.

Reports that deportees unknowingly waived their legal rights before deportation

EB-1(a) Visas - People of Extraordinary Ability

NOTE: This is the second installation in a series of blogs about EB-1 visas.

For purposes of the EB-1(a) visa, who are people of "Extraordinary Ability"?

As mentioned earlier, the Federal government has an interest to attract people who have risen to the top of their field of endeavor, such as the arts, sciences, education, business or sports. It is meant for the small percentage of people who have achieved great reputation in their field of endeavor. Those who have a credible, national or international reputation may become eligible for this visa. An advantage of the EB-1(a) visa to an applicant is that no job offer or labor certification is required. An applicant can apply for himself or herself, but must provide evidence they will work in the US, such as letters or even a personal description of their plans. Applicants must also fulfill several of an array of criteria to become eligible.

For further information about the EB-1(a) visas, please visit www.aislaw.com or contact laninau@aislaw.com.

EB-1 Visas - employment based petitions for people of accomplishment

NOTE: This is the first in a series of blogs about first preference petitions, EB-1 visas for well accomplished people in their fields of work or study.

The US values people who can contribute high-quality talents and abilities to society, and have established the EB-1 visa as a means to that end. The EB-1 visas are employment-based petitions for permanent residence, for people acknowledged for their accomplishments in such fields as science, arts, education, business or even athletics (sports). These visas may even be for accomplished people in other fields as well, but the three (3) main categories of EB-1 visas are:

EB-1(a): Extraordinary Ability

EB-1(b): Outstanding Researcher/Professor

EB-1(c): Managers or Executive

NEXT TIME: We will explain these three (3) main categories of EB-1 visas. For more information, you may visit wwww.aislaw.com or contact laninau@aislaw.com.

Article about the Important Value of Immigrants to the United States

This article by Alex Norwash at the Huffington Post explains, at least in general, the importance of immigrants to the value of the American economy in places such as Alabama and Georgia that recently passed harsher immigration laws.

(CON'T) What are E-2 visa holders? What are Treaty Investors?

NOTE: This is the final installation in a series of blogs on E-2 visa holders, also known as Treaty Investors.

Here are some final thoughts on E-2 visa holders, or Treaty Holders. As mentioned earlier, they are foreign entrepreneurs who wish to manage a business in the United States.

Generally, Treaty Investors are initially approved to stay a term of two (2) years, and can get multiple extensions. However, they must maintain the intention to return to their country at some point; remember, these are non-immigrant visa holders. Also, a Treaty Investor who travels overseas when their E-2 visa expires may automatically receive a two (2) year readmission upon their return to the United States.

If you have further questions about E-2 visas or other options to reside and manage a business in the United States, please contact laninau@aislaw.com.

NEXT TIME: A new series of blogs that describe EB-1 visa holders, extraodinarily talented individuals (e.g., professors, engineers, etc.) who wish to work and live in the United States.

(CON'T) What are E-2 Visa holders? What are Treaty Investors?

NOTE: This is the second installation of a series of blogs about E-2 visa holders, better known as "Treaty Investors."

Yesterday, a general overview was provided of E-2 visas, for foreign entrepreneurs known as Treaty Investors. A requirement for Treaty Investors is to invest in funds or equipment for a business enterprise in the United States. The investment must be at risk of the market, which means it is subject to either profit or loss. If funds are in a bank account, the Treaty Investor must show its irrevocable commitment to the business. Sometimes, escrow funds may qualify.

The Treaty Investor's investment must be substantial, relative to the total cost of purchasing or creating the business. This can be determined in part on the type of business, the size of the business and the future potential for profit.

Tomorrow, we will continue with more information on E-2 visa holders. If you have questions, please contact laninau@aislaw.com.

What are E-2 visas? What are Treaty Investors?

For a few days, American Immigration Services will post daily blogs on the E-2 visas, which pertain to "Treaty Investors." These are foreign entrepreneurs from countries with trade treaties, who generally invest at least USD $50,000 into the American economy.

As a basic principle, the Federal government values the potential contributions of foreign entrepreneurs to the American economy. As an incentive, the government provides the E-2 visa to foreign entrepreneurs (now referred to as "Treaty Investors") who wish to manage and operate their business in the United States and generally has some of the following:

1. control of their investment
2. their investment cannot be funded by criminal activity
3. their investment must be active (e.g., land development), rather than passive (e.g., land investment)

Any foreign employees of the Treaty Investor is also eligible for the E-2 visa if they are of the same citizenship and has an executive or supervisory role in the business. Also, spouses and children of a Treaty Investor are eligible for the E-2 visa.

There'll be more information tomorrow on E-2 visas. If you are interested in learning more, please contact laninau@aislaw.com.

Deportation on hold for cancer patient's guardians

What happens if I'm divorced while on a conditional 2 year permanent residence card?

You can file form I-751 with a waiver of joint filing. As long as you can prove you entered the marriage in good faith and you are now divorced, you can remove conditions. Give us a call to further discuss and to properly file the application.

Obama to Speak on Immigration Today

Obama to speak on immigration today in Texas.