Archive for August 2018
Making the Switch from Student to Worker as a U.S. Visa Holder
Many foreign students come to the U.S. just for the opportunity to study. A vast number of these students decide to return to their home country after graduation, where their education in the U.S. and command of the English language can add credence to their degree. Alternatively, some students want to remain in the U.S.…
Read MoreAn LA Visa Lawyer Explains: How Does the J-1 Visa Help You Train in the U.S.?
The U.S. is an incredibly popular place for students and trainees to improve their skills and start a career. For a very long time, the U.S. has actively promoted its reputation as the most popular student destination in the world, with over 500,000 foreign students accepted under the F-1 student visa in the early 2000’s.…
Read MoreICE Hits a Record High for Worker Enforcement Actions in U.S.
If you want proof that the government’s mentality and approach to immigration have shifted in the past 18 months, look no further than a recent report on actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE. The National Law Review reported that between January 2018 and the first week of August, ICE served a record 5,200…
Read MoreComplexities of Seeking Refugee Status in the United States
Through the first half of 2018, the United States is on track to accept the fewest number of refugees in 40 years. This statistic represents both a recent change in the public’s attitude toward refugees and changes to actual policies. Both are driving down the number of refugees arriving in the United States, even as…
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