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Breaking News: Republican Senators Propose to Overhaul the US Immigration System A group of Senate Republicans have released a proposal to overhaul the U.S. immigration system. The 4 main policy changes in it are as follows: 1. Border security: The proposal would renew construction of the border wall, boost retention for Border Patrol agents, and reimplement DNA testing at the border. 2. Asylum ch...

3 WAYS TO STRUCTURE YOUR NEW U.S. BUSINESS If you'd like to establish a new U.S. business, here are 3 ways to structure it: 1. A Limited Liability Company (or "LLC") LLCs involve very few state regulations and separate your personal assets from your business assets and liabilities. They also trigger pass-through taxation, where profits of the LLC are taxed as self-employment income. And foreign ow...

3 U.S. VISA OPTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS Foreign-based truck drivers can deliver or pick up cargo in the stream of international commerce—that is, where the cargo is entering or leaving the United States. And they can do it with a B1 temporary business visitor visa. What they can't do with a B1 visa is pick up a shipment at one U.S. location and deliver it to another U.S. location. Fot...

3 CRITERIA TO OBTAIN YOUR EB2 NIW VISA (WITHOUT A JOB OFFER) Did you know that there's an employment-based green card that does not require a job offer in the United States? It's called the EB2 National Interest Waiver visa. An employer can apply for you OR you can apply for it yourself. To be eligible, you must have EITHER An Advanced Degree OR Exceptional Ability in your field AND your business...

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10 CRITERIA FOR AN EB-1 VISA You may be eligible for an EB1 visa and permanent residency in the United States without a job offer if you're an individual of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, through sustained national or international acclaim. How do you prove it? Well, you must either provide evidence of a one-time major achievement (such as an Oscar,...

3 STEPS TO YOUR K1 FIANCÉ VISA Here are the three steps to your K1 visa, also known as the fiancé visa. Step 1: File Form I-129F The first step in the process of obtaining a fiance visa is to properly file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance, with USCIS. You must also include documentary evidence that your relationship is legitimate. Step 2: File Form DS-160 and Interview If USCIS approves your...

TOP 3 MOST EXPENSIVE ZIP CODES IN THE UNITED STATES Here are the top 3 most expensive zip codes in the United States in 2023 according to a new report from Forbes: And number 2 is likely to surprise many of you. So, wait for it. 1. Zip Code 94027 in Atherton, California The most expensive zip code in the United States has been #1 for several years now. It boasts a median home value of almost $7.5...

Top 5 US Franchises in 2024 (for an E2 Visa) If you want an E2 investor visa in 2024, you may be wondering which US businesses are the best to own these days. Well, here are the TOP 5 U.S. franchises in 2024 according to a new study by my friends at Visa Franchise: 1: Interim Healthcare Interim Healthcare is a leading home care, hospice and medical staffing company with 350 franchise locations nat...

5 TIPS FOR ENTERING THE GREEN CARD LOTTERY IN 2023 The U.S. Department of State administers the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program - also known as the "Green Card Lottery" - which makes up to 55,000 green cards available every year to qualified applicants from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Here are 5 tips for entering in 2023: 1. Ensure that your country is eligible 2...

Highest Number of Illegal Immigrants in History Enter the United States in September 2023 Did you know that US Border Patrol just reported the highest number of recorded illegal immigrants in history at over 260,000 in September 2023. The full number, including unrecorded illegal immigrants, is likely over half a million (500,000) per month, which is practically the population of Wyoming. Well, as...

3 Requirements of an E1 Treaty Trader Visa Here are the 3 requirements of an E1 visa, which allows you to enter the United States to engage in international trade on your own behalf. 1. You must be a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty regarding this subject matter. Fortunately, there are many such countries, and you can find out whether your country is on the lis...

3 Criteria to Obtain a Green Card without a COVID19 Vaccination Did you know that the United States added the Covid19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required to obtain a green card on October 1, 2021, and it's STILL on the list two years later? So, what can you do if you aren't willing to comply? Well, you can apply for or renew a nonimmigrant visa until common sense prevails and the Covid va...

4 Requirements of an EB2 NIW Visa Here are the 4 requirements of an EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) visa, which does not require a job offer and grants you permanent residency in the United States: 1. Your proposed endeavor in the United States must be of substantial merit and national importance. 2. You must be well-positioned to execute and advance your proposed endeavor 3. It must be in the...

5 New US Trademark Applications Filed by Deion Sanders Did you hear that Deion Sanders, the legendary NFL cornerback and the head coach at the University of Colorado, filed 5 new US trademark applications last week? Well, here are the 5 pending trademark applications that he filed through his company, Prime Time Enterprises: 1. COACH PRIME 2. PRIME EFFECT 3. COACH PRIME EFFECT 4. DADDY BUCK 5. IT'...

3 TIPS FOR E2 VISA APPLICANTS Here are 3 tips for E2 investor visa applicants: 1. Choose Your U.S. Business Wisely An immigration lawyer like me can help you get an E2 visa that will allow you to open and manage a new US business. What we can't do is offer you investment advice or make your new US business successful. It's ultimately your responsibility to choose your new US business or franchise...

HOW TO GET YOUR GREEN CARD THROUGH MARRIAGE Here’s how to get your green card through marriage to a US citizen: In short, you need to show a bureaucrat at USCIS that your marriage isn’t fraudulent or, in other words, that you didn’t get married just to get a green card And you do THAT by submitting A LOT of persuasive evidence that your marriage is in fact bona fide and legitimate, such as: * a jo...

2 GREAT PATHS TO YOUR E2 VISA You can get an E2 investor visa by investing in almost any type of U.S. business, but here are 2 of the best ones to consider: 1. The U.S. Version of Your Foreign Business If you've run a successful business abroad - you’re an entrepreneur - why not leverage your experience and expertise to do it in the United States? Just establish a new company in Florida or another...

4 TIPS FOR WINNING YOUR US IMMIGRATION CASE Do you know what the secret to winning your U.S. immigration case is? The ability to tell YOUR story clearly, concisely, and persuasively to a busy U.S. immigration official who doesn't know you, your business, or your industry and may not be particularly smart, patient, or motivated to learn. Well, here are 4 tips on how to do it: 1. Grab Their Attentio...

5 Reasons to Register Your Trademark in the United States 1. Legal protection: A registered trademark gives you the legal right to use the mark for your goods or services, and to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks. 2. Evidence of ownership: A registration serves as evidence of your ownership of the mark, making it easier to enforce your rights in court. 3. National recognition: A...

5 REASONS WHY 40% OF CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS WANT OUT Here are 5 reasons that 40% of California residents are seriously considering leaving the State - with more than 20% saying they’re considering it “very seriously” - according to the LA Times: This is in addition to the huge number of Californians who have already left the State, by the way 1. The high cost of living 2. The State has gone too far...

5 STEPS TO CHECK USCIS PROCESSING TIME IN YOUR CASE Here are 5 steps to find out approximately how long USCIS is likely to take to process your visa petition or application: Step 1. Go to the USCIS Processing Times page. Here's the link: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ Step 2. Select your USCIS form. If you're not sure what it is, refer to your USCIS Receipt notice Step 3. Select your for...

7 WAYS THAT FLORIDA PROTECTS YOU FROM MORE COVID TYRANNY As we move into the fall of 2023, are you worried about Covid19 tyrants in your country or State reenacting vaccine, testing, and/or mask mandates for you and your family, including your children? Are you concerned about more lockdowns that bring your business and ability to earn a living to a halt until they say its safe again? Well then, w...

10 WAYS TO GET AN EB2 NIW VISA (ACCORDING TO CHATGPT) 10 endeavors of national importance to the United States that may help you to petition for an EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) visa and green card, according to ChatGPT: 1. Advancements in science and technology that contribute to the U.S. economy 2. Development of new medical treatments, therapies, or technologies 3. Contributions to the fie...

3 TIPS FOR E2 VISA APPLICANTS 1. Choose Your US Business Wisely An immigration lawyer like me can help you get an E2 investor visa that will allow you to open and manage a new US business. What we can't do is offer you investment advice or make your new US business successful. It's ultimately your responsibility to choose your new US business or franchise wisely. 2. Lease a Physical US Office Spac...