Visas
What Steps Take You From Application to Work Visa Approval?
Our team at Greco Neyland walks you through the five steps you must complete to obtain a work visa in the United States. Each of these steps is applicable to non-immigration visas needed by foreign workers, but we don’t cover the specific eligibility requirements for the different types of work visas. You can contact our…
Read MoreDiversity Lottery Is Open: Questions on the Diversity Visa
Today is an important date for many individuals hoping to immigrate to the United States. October 3rd marks the first day that applicants can register for the 2020 Diversity Lottery. Despite being the source of some debate, and vast criticism by the current administration, the Diversity Lottery, officially called the Diversity Lottery Visa Program, will…
Read MoreIs It Becoming More Difficult to Obtain a U.S. Entertainment Visa?
As the New York Times reported back in 2012, the U.S. system for obtaining an entertainment visa has long aggravated foreign performers. As the 2012 article indicated, the frustration with the requirements and approvals of an entertainment visa extends to all types of performers and foreign nationals. A flamenco dancer, orchestra, and rock theatre troupe…
Read MoreMaking 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 MoreReality TV to Real-Life: How to Become 90 Day Fiancé
Few things make better television than new romantic relationships. This is part of the thinking behind the TLC network’s reality/documentary show 90 Day Fiancé. The show follows several couples that have applied for or received a K-1 visa in the United States. This particular visa scheme allows an engaged couple to spend 90 days living…
Read MoreChange to the OPT Visa and What an LA Student Visa Lawyer Thinks New Applicants Need to Know
The F-1 visa is the most common visa for foreign undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students to study and take courses in the United States. Admittedly, the number of F-1 visa applicants and approved students has dropped consistently in recent years, with 2017 one of the lowest years for applicants since 2000. Yet, this remains an…
Read MoreThe Top Questions Asked at a U.S. Port of Entry
By working with a California immigration lawyer, you applied for a visitor visa and it was successful or you were able to obtain a visa through the Visa Waiver Program. You have a flight purchased, hotels booked, and big plans to travel through the United States. All of the highlights in California are on your…
Read More5 Tips for Getting Your U.S. Visitor Visa Approved
If you are coming to the United States for a holiday, friend’s wedding, or to visit family, you may need a visitor visa to enter the country. Currently, only citizens from 38 countries can enter the United States without a visitor visa under the Visa Waiver Program. This means even if you are just in…
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