A lawsuit filed in late January accuses the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of overcharging technology companies fees for H-1B visas. The suit seeks $350 million in refunds, but a victory for the tech companies could be even more costly for the...
Month: February 2020
Supreme Court allows immigrant “wealth tests” to proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to implement so-called “wealth test” rules making it easier to deny residency for immigrants because they have used or may need to use public-assistance programs. The 5-4 decision means the government can...
Are you struggling to adapt to life in Texas as an immigrant?
Whether you arrived in Texas from a nearby, bordering country or traveled clear across an ocean to get here, you may have felt both excited yet nervous as you settled into your new lifestyle. If you have family members who were already living in the United States for...
Preparing for your marriage green card interview
If you are in the process of applying for a marriage green card, the last step of the process - attending a green card interview - is probably on your mind. The interview is simply meant to assess the authenticity of your marriage, but it can feel daunting....