Permanent residents of the United States have to realize the serious immigration consequence of criminal activity. Criminal activity often is defined as violation of federal, state or foreign criminal law. Among them, crimes involving moral turpitude, aggravated felonies and certain criminal conduct precludes a finding of good moral character would most likely affect a permanent… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Employment Based Immigration — Recommendation Letter Drafting
People who are preparing for filing of EB1A (Person of Extraordinary Ability), EB1B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and NIW (National Interest Waiver) cases often struggle with recommendation letter drafting. They are either too busy with the research projects or teaching asssignment or they are not confident enough to draft 5 or 6 letters on the same subject… Continue Reading
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program Extended
Updates:WASHINGTON–U.C. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 12, 2009 that the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program has been extended through September 30, 2009 due to signing of the “Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill,” H.R. 1105. As a result of the extension of the Pilot Program, USCIS will continue to receive, process, and adjudicate all… Continue Reading