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AsylumDefensive Asylum: Seeking Protection During Removal Proceedings

March 5, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

In the complex landscape of U.S. immigration law, defensive asylum is an important mechanism for individuals facing deportation to seek protection from persecution in their home countries. Unlike affirmative asylum, which allows individuals not in removal proceedings to proactively apply through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), defensive asylum is a legal defense used during...

Employment-based immigrationPERM Labor Certification: How it affects your green card application

March 4, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

The PERM labor certification process is a critical step for many seeking employment-based green cards in the United States, particularly under the EB-2 and EB-3 visa categories. Administered by theU.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) system ensures that the hiring of foreign workers does not adversely affect the wages or...

Employment-based immigrationHow to Apply for an EB-3 Green Card as a Skilled Worker: A Definitive Guide

March 3, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

The EB-3 visa is a critical pathway for skilled workers to secure permanent residency in the United States. As of March 3, 2025, this employment-based third-preference category, managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), remains a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy. This expert guide provides a step-by-step process for skilled workers—those with at least...

Employment-based immigrationThe EB-1C Visa for Multinational Executives and Managers: Requirements & Benefits

February 28, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

The EB-1C visa is a powerful immigration tool within the U.S. employment-based first preference (EB-1) category, specifically designed for multinational executives and managers seeking permanent residence in the United States. Unlike temporary work visas such as the L-1A, the EB-1C offers a direct path to a green card, making it a highly sought-after option for...

Deportation and removalGrounds for Deportation: Common reasons immigrants face deportation

February 27, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

Deportation, or removal under U.S. law, is the expulsion of noncitizens deemed ineligible to remain in the United States, as authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952 and its amendments. Administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), this process targets individuals ranging from undocumented immigrants...

Non-immigrant visaUnderstanding the B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa: Eligibility and Application Process

February 26, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

The United States offers a variety of visa options for individuals wishing to enter the country temporarily, of which the B-1 and B-2 visitor visas are among the most commonly used. These non-immigrant visas serve different purposes: the B-1 visa is for business travelers, while the B-2 visa is for tourists and those visiting for...

Citizenship and naturalisationU.S. Citizenship vs. Permanent Residency: Key Differences You Should Know

February 25, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

Immigrating to the United States is a dream for millions of people around the world, offering opportunities for a better life, career advancement, and stability. For those navigating the U.S. immigration system, two major milestones stand out: obtaining permanent residency (commonly known as a green card) and becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization. While both...

Business immigrationNavigating the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: Investment Requirements and Process

February 24, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (Employment-Based Fifth Preference) is one of the most sought-after immigration programs in the United States. Since its inception in 1990 under the Immigration Act of 1990, EB-5 has aimed to attract foreign capital to spur economic development and job creation. Over the years, it has undergone multiple amendments and reforms,...

Family-based immigrationNavigating the I-130 Petition: A Simple Guide for Family Sponsors

February 21, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

Many people want to bring family members to live in the United States. If you are a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR), you can begin this process by filing a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This form helps you prove that you have a valid family relationship with the person you...

AsylumUnderstanding the Affirmative Asylum Process in the United States

February 19, 2025by Neonilla Orlinskaya

When individuals flee their home countries due to a well-founded fear of persecution, the United States offers a pathway called “affirmative asylum”. This process allows people already in the U.S. to apply for asylum through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Under the Refugee Act of 1980, which amended the Immigration and Nationality Act...

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AsylumDefensive Asylum: Seeking Protection During Removal Proceedings

Employment-based immigrationPERM Labor Certification: How it affects your green card application

Employment-based immigrationHow to Apply for an EB-3 Green Card as a Skilled Worker: A Definitive Guide

Employment-based immigrationThe EB-1C Visa for Multinational Executives and Managers: Requirements & Benefits

Deportation and removalGrounds for Deportation: Common reasons immigrants face deportation

Non-immigrant visaUnderstanding the B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa: Eligibility and Application Process

Citizenship and naturalisationU.S. Citizenship vs. Permanent Residency: Key Differences You Should Know

Business immigrationNavigating the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: Investment Requirements and Process

Family-based immigrationNavigating the I-130 Petition: A Simple Guide for Family Sponsors

AsylumUnderstanding the Affirmative Asylum Process in the United States

January 16, 2026STEM OPT → H-1B Bridge: I-765, Cap-Gap, SEVIS, I-983, Deadlines, and Mistakes That Cost Status and Jobs

January 12, 2026AC21 / I-485 Appendix J: How to Prove ‘Identity or Similarity’ (2026)

January 7, 2026Employment-based I-485 interview in 2026 (when it is scheduled, what is checked)

January 5, 2026Transfer of Underlying Basis / “Interfiling” for I-485: how to transfer a pending I-485 to another I-140 (EB-2↔EB-3, NIW→EB-1A, etc.)

January 2, 2026CSPA in employment-based cases after USCIS change (effective August 15, 2025): how not to “lose” a child on I-485/CP

December 30, 2025US visas at the turn of 2025–2026: what has changed, where are the bottlenecks, and what to expect next

December 26, 2025PERM “Business Necessity” and “Unduly Restrictive Requirements”: How Requirement Formulations Kill the Case

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