Businesses have long relied on the H-1B Visa lottery for employees who need employment status in the United States. This is the most well-known temporary work visa program that allows employers in […]
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Recent Changes Bring More Humane Approach to Public Charge Rules
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made recent amendments to regulations surrounding public charge rules and when noncitizens can be considered “inadmissible” to the United States. These changes, effective December 23, […]
Trump-Era Tax Cut Phasing Out, Impacting E-2 Case Accounting of Capital Asset Depreciation
One of the major tax benefits companies derived from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed into law by former President Donald Trump has entered the phase-out stage. Prior to the […]
Political Impacts On Your Visa And Immigration Rights
At Valvo & Associates, we put a lot of focus and effort into making sure you are aware of your rights when it comes to securing a visa and immigrating to the […]
How to Extend an I-94 For an E Visa Without Having to Fly Home or File an Extension
What happens when you are a foreign citizen legally living and working in the United States, but you discover your I-94 is very close to expiring? The I-94 is your official admission […]
Brand New USCIS Policies on Spouse Employment
On November 12, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office issued brand new guidance on the requirements for United States employment for spouses of specific Visa holders. These changes relate […]
The Interplay of Passport Expiration and I-94 Expiration
When any foreign citizen is admitted into the United States, their passport is stamped by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. That passport stamp represents a physical form: the I-94. The […]
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing of Immigrant Visa: Important Points to Consider
When someone applies to receive a Green Card, they have the option to have their immigration interview at a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office in the United States or in […]
Driver’s Licenses Renewal in Conjunction with Green Card Renewal
Getting a Driver’s License, just like a Green Card, is a very complicated process for foreign nationals living in the United States. Unfortunately, it can be just as complicated to renew them. […]
Do E-2 Spouses Need to Get an Employment Authorization Card?
Sometimes in immigration law, there is a contradiction between two conflicting policies. One of these confusing grey areas regards the ability for spouses of foreign citizens holding E-2 Visas to work. This […]