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Friday, January 25, 2019

What Rights Do Immigrants Have in the USA?

Most immigrants don’t know about their basic rights as immigrants in the United States. But, do they have any rights? If yes, what are their rights? These questions are often raised by immigrants in various forums. Are you an immigrant in the USA and want to know what rights do you have? Wildes and Weinberg have experienced and qualified immigration lawyers who will help you understand your rights in the USA. Below we have explained some of the basic rights of immigrants in the U.S. 

Employment rights of immigrants - Whatever your legal status is? If you’re an immigrant in the United States, you have all the right to get at least the minimum wage as a full-time employer. You also possess a legal right to receive overtime wages.

You’re entitled to be treated well and get fair wages at your workplace. You cannot be forced to work if you’re not willing, and no one can keep your passport and other identification documents. If exploitation of these rights, you may ask help from immigrants, labor rights, unions, and other groups to report abuse. You can also approach Wildes and Weinberg and their expert lawyers will help you seek justice in the U.S. courts.

You also have a right to work in a place free from hazards. Employers should keep away hazardous materials from the workplace and provide safety gears if necessary.


Rights against unlawful arrest - Well, the good is that an immigrant in the U.S. has a right against unlawful arrest. A U.S. immigration officer can arrest you without a warrant only if he finds that you are living in the United States illegally and you will escape before issuing a warrant for your arrest.

Rights against unlawful seizures and searches - Except for emergency cases, immigration authorities require a warrant signed by a judge to conduct a search in your home. You’re entitled to refuse authorities entry into your home if they don’t have a valid warrant issued by a judge. To search an immigrant’s workplace, an officer needs to come with a valid search or arrest warrant or need to have employer’s permission.

Rights to remain silent - If you are ever questioned and do not have your documents with you, or you are an undocumented foreigner, you can remain silent about your current immigration status. However, the right to remain silent may be applied by you at any place when enquired by authorities. 

Right to hire a lawyer - You have a right to consult and hire an immigration lawyer.

Right to sign a document - You can refuse to sign any immigration document and ask to speak to your lawyer before signing. 

If you’re an immigrant in the United States, it’s important to get yourself familiar with your rights as a US immigrant. 

Monday, June 11, 2018

The latest immigration policy change might lead to immigrants shunning medical care

The lastest news on the immigrants scope is that the Trump administration is contemplating a change in the policy. The change in the policy will be made to discourage the legal and permanent immigrants who seek the permanent residency and green card and want to use the government medical facilities. This policy change is extremely alarming as the immigrants won't be able to visit the hospitals of specialists doctors under the Medicaid (a Obamacare plan) or any other subsidized plans. The professionals such as doctors, patient advocates, hospitals and immigration advocates are against any policy changes.

What would the proposed policy change affect?
The proposed plan says that legal immigrants who might be getting  green card might be passed over if they use MedicAid, tax credits, food stamps or any non-cash government benefits. The draft of the plan has been published by the Washington Post. The draft even proposes that if a child who is US citizen utilizes these benefits than the chances of the his/her parent’s obtaining green card goes down. The aim of such policies will frighten the broader immigrant faction, who might be in need of proper healthcare service.

Why is the policy change proposed?
This policy change is proposed for self sufficiency of the country. However, the policy to stop the non-cash government benefits for the US citizen children is harsh and extremely hardhearted. This rule has alarmed the doctors and various health care officials as they believe that this will have a huge impact on the health standards in the country.

Children affected
Another worst thing about the plan is that it affects the children. The parents are put in the impossible situation. They cannot let their children be sick and not go to the doctor but they cannot let the opportunity of getting green card in a country where their children live and have spend years creating memories go to waste.

Even though the proposal and the policy changes are just proposed yet, however, the immigrants still need legal professional help. If you are looking for an expert immigration attorney to hire, consult Wildes & Weinberg. They are one of the leading law firms with offices in New York, Miami, New Jersey, and Los Angeles.


Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Future of DREAMers in limbo yet again

Last Thursday, the senate left the thousands of “DREAMers” in limbo by rejecting all rival plans. Selection of a plan would have spared the immigrants from the deportation along with strengthening the border security. This was a galling defeat for the Trump administration as more than quarter of Republicans abandoned him on this issue.


Who are DREAMers?


Brought in as children, DREAMers are the immigrants you risk the loss of protection to stay in the country as they lack the permanent authorization. The DACA program gave him the ability to work, and live the country for period of 2 years (that is renewed regularly).

Deadline


The senate votes left the young DREAMers with March 5 deadline that President Trump gave the Congress before restoring DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that he annulled last year. While the federal courts temporarily blocked Trump administration from putting the immigrants out of the country, it is only congressional action that can keep them in the country.  As the time expires, the young immigrants will lose their protection and will be deported.

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina helped the Trump Administration craft the immigration plan and backed it till the end. He believes that the only way forward is for President Trump to grab the reins and lead us to a solution.

Since his presidentship, Trump has dangled the chance of citizenship for the 1.8 million immigrants, but he also wants $25 billion US to build his border wall with Mexico, high border security and tighter curbs on family members whom legal immigrants might sponsor. He is also opting to end the visa lottery system.

The Democrats said that Trump was the major hindrance to a broader deal. Trump’s immigration proposal offered not only a citizen pathway but also $25 billion for border security, however, it is doled out in coming 10 years. This bill also prevents the legal immigrants to sponsor his parents or sibling for citizenship, and ends the visa lottery system. The compromise bill leaves the visa lottery system intact but disbars the DREAMers from sponsoring their parents for green card.

Want to know about work and citizen status? Do you want to understand what is happening with DACA? Contact Wildes & Weinberg. They are premier immigration lawyers of New Jersey with expertise in all kinds of immigration formalities.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Some Lesser Known Things About Non-Immigrant Visa Waivers

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If you or your dear one wants to enter the United States or its territories, there are many complicated legal issues that the foreign individuals may have to face. These are also same for the temporary nonimmigrant visas. These problems become more complicated for those who are inadmissible. If somebody is inadmissible to enter in the US, a waiver can help to ease the procedure for an immigrant.

What is a waiver?


It is a method that one can use if he/she finds a problem or is deemed inadmissible the entry. The law prohibits them from entering the US or obtaining a visa. A waiver provides an applicant a way to enter the country on the basis of nonimmigrant visa type. In reality, it’s a chance for the applicant through which one can enter the country.

What is a US waiver?


Generally, it is two kinds of applications that are used to gain the entry in the US. These two types are-

  • For the non-immigrants in the US who desire to travel in the country and need an advance permission to enter as a non-immigrant.
  • Immigrants and some particular types of non-immigrants may require to ask for a waiver on the grounds of inadmissibility.

US tourists who are listed in the inadmissible need to fill a form for advance approval to enter as a non-immigrant, known as a US entry waiver.

When is it necessary?


A department of the US named as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can deny the entry of an immigrant on several reasons. In that case, you may need a US waiver. Some reasons that you may be denied entry to the US includes-

  • Having criminal records for crimes of moral turpitude.
  • Have been convicted twice or more than this in a crime and include
  • For money laundering
  • Having a communicable disease
  • For security violations
  • Five or more than five year sentence.
  • For any type of international human trafficking that includes minors
  • Immigration crimes like- overstaying
  • For drug possession and drug trafficking

If your application was rejected due to any of the above reasons or you were denied entry from entering the US, consult- Wildes & Weinberg. They have already handled many such cases and have a high success rate. If you are worried about whether you are eligible for a waiver or not,  visit- https://www.wildeslaw.com/.

Thursday, November 9, 2017

All about EB5 or the investor visa

Each year, the US Congress offers about 10,000 immigrant visas to a variety of foreign investors. The immigration visas are offered to investors who can invest a huge amount of capital contributions in the commercial enterprises. The main reasons why the US government allows investor visa is to stimulate the economic activity of the country. The individuals applying for the investor visas are generally the ones who want to expand their business or want to invest in the potential assets.


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The investor visa is also known as the EB5. EB5 means that it is an employment-based visa with preference. The targeted employment area is the place with more than 150% of unemployment. If a person is ready to invest in such an area, it will be a boost to the US economy. Along with the country’s economy, the investor visas are boon for the immigrants as well. Immigration experts at Wildes and Weinberg recommend immigration investor visa as a surefire way of settling in the country.

Benefits of immigrant investor visa
  • Chance of becoming permanent residents of the US
  • Immigrant can choose where he/she wants to live in the country
  • The investors can bring their children for further study in the US
  • Immigrant investors can bring other foreign investors to invest in the business opportunities

Requirements of investor visa
  • Substantial capital amount needs to be invested
  • Investment in government regional centers is also a choice
  • Should guarantee at least 10 jobs/employment opportunities
  • Should either create a new business or invest in a struggling company/business

Recently,  investor visas have come out of obscurity. There is a surge in the applications for the investor visa. The local companies from all over the world are seeking to invest money in the US economy for the investor visa. As the quota for this visa is never reached, there is no backlog and therefore, no delay in the processing.
Despite the availability, the US immigration department is very strict with its selection of companies and immigrants for the investor visa. The rules of the EB5 visa are the most difficult to comply and hence, it is a must that you hire an immigration lawyer to assure the acceptance of your visa. If you are looking for an experienced immigration attorney, contact Wildes & Weinberg. They are one of the most successful law firms in the country.

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Eligibility and Process of O-Type Visa

Many people dream is to settle in the United States. There are many ways one can grab the US visa. The immigration can be on the permanent basis or temporary basis. As the US is very strict for their laws and other rules, there is a proper method and a given procedure on which the visa is given. In this blog, we are talking about the O-1 and O-2 Visas.

Eligibility for O-1 Visa-
A person having excellent abilities in the field of business, education, science, or athletics are named as an O-1 visa. To get an O-1 visa, candidates must prove that they own a level of expertize showing that the person has the ability and is risen to the top of the range of effort.

There are two ways of showing their abilities. One way is by winning a major internationally known award, for example- a Nobel Prize. The other simple method is by producing documentation in three of the below sections-

  • Proof of unique participation of significance in the field.

  • Taking national or international recognized awards or honors for perfection in the course of the attempt.

  • Written some scholarly articles.

  • Membership in organizations in the sector, which need excellent performances of their members.

  • Written matter in a professional or higher trade magazine, newspaper or media about international candidate’s work.



What is an O-2 visa?
The people who have been given the O-1 visa for the US, they need their workers or staff to accompany them. The O-2 visa is given to the support staff of the O-1 visa holder. But it is not supplied if the O-1 visa owner is proceeding to work in the similar sectors of sports, art or the motion picture business.



To qualify for an O-2 visa, the candidate needs to fulfill the next conditions-

  • Before awarding an O-1 or O-2 visa to an individual, USCIS requires a meeting with a US-based company.

  • For all O-1 and O-2 candidates, the request must carry an advisory idea from the group, labor union, or a person with expertise in the candidate’s field. This view can state just that the organization has no objection in allotting the respective visa or even can tell the candidate’s successes.

  • In case the achievements are lengthy, the report should also discuss the candidate's expertize, the quality of the work offered.

If you want to know more on the O-Visa type or any other issue regarding immigration and visa, then contact to Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. which is a reputed law firm that focuses on the immigration field. The firm has expertized in this field who gave advice the advice regarding visa’s preparation and processing.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

US immigration laws for college students

There are numerous ways to relish the freedoms of the US and one of them is in the student visa. The student visa is temporary, i.e. once the applicable course and the visa expires, the student can either go back to his or her native nation or file for an extension. The student can easily stay or extend their visa as long as there's no issues with the student. Immigration laws for students can truly be dicey and therefore, they should know what they want and how they can go about achieving it.

As per immigration laws, if a student from a foreign nation wants to join a school or college in the US, he or she must first pick a school or college that is legally registered. The registration must be validated by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of the Department of State. Only schools and colleges which are registered under the said program can accept foreign students. These schools and colleges must also register the student with the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

The student must first register and select a SEVP certified college before starting the application process. By doing so, the student will receive the 1-20 form that permits them to apply for a student visa in the US.   

The student must meet all financial prerequisites for the particular course they wish to enroll in. The living expense for their stay in the US must also be given due consideration. If an individual having a student visa wants to work to make money or living expense, he or she is limited to the number of hours to work as well the amount of work that can be done. The individuals can work on the campus or can register for optional practice training on the completion of their course line.  For 1-20 provides guidelines for the amount of financial support required.  

The student must remain in college or school taking classes in order to ensure they can stay in the US. In case a student takes an off from the classes for more than five months, he or she may lose the visa and will might be required to file for a new one which means more paperwork and lots of explanation for the lapse in classes.

Immigration laws permit every student to learn and grow, all you need to do is ensure you fulfill all the legal formalities and stay in US as per legal conventions. To be sure about things, you may consult law firms like Wildes & Weinberg P.C. that can help students secure study visas to the US.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Identifying The Best Immigration Firm To Represent Your Case

Having a skilled and educated American Immigration Lawyer, with the client either inside or outside of America, is vital when dealing with American authorities.

Keeping up with the advanced developments in American immigration law, rules, procedures and systems for treating many immigrant visa applications, work grants, study allows is certainly required in order for an effective American Immigration Lawyer get favourable results on the client's behalf.

As well, when a client is handling enforcement processes such as a detention review, an eligibility hearing or an application, the advocacy skills of an expert attorney are beneficial in strongly presenting and arguing the case.

Hence, it will very helpful in the immigration process if you are hiring a lawyer. Also, there are some facts which are imperative to consider before choosing the lawyer. For example, you should ask your friends or even family members who have already experienced this condition. They can suggest you the best option. 



Apart from that you may also consult with the American Immigration Lawyers Association. The association can help you get in touch with a reliable resource.

  • You may also talk to previous clients and get their feedback about the lawyer. Word of mouth is the strongest way to know about a lawyer and helps in understanding if lawyers handle their clients well.

  • You should also ask about their fees and charges from your lawyer. Make sure there will be no hidden fees and charge. Make all things clear before proceeding further and avoid any discrepancies in the future.

  • Do not confuse an immigrant consultant with an immigrant lawyer. Both are different and have different roles. A consultant can support you with filling out forms-not describe you or provide you legal advice. Only educated immigration lawyers can describe you before the USCIS.

The key constituents for a lawyer in strongly opposing the client's case in court or at an immigration tribunal are preparation, learning and experience. Wildes & Weinberg are a premier immigration firm fully informed with the laws related to the client's case, the important and applicable legislative requirements, terms and judicial decisions which are vital to favourably prepare the client for the hearing or appeal.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Wildes & Weinberg - Things You Need Know About Family Immigration Visas

One of the common pathways to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the United States is through family-based immigrant petition. If you are living outside the United States and you are under the categories of relatives of a U.S. citizen in the required category, you can become a permanent resident. U.S. Department of State will issue an approved Form I-130 petition when a visa is available.

There are some types of visa for specific, more distant, family relationships with a U.S. citizen and some specified relation with the permanent resident relative. The family preference categories are:

Family First Preference (F1): Minor children and unmarried children, daughter or son, of U.S citizens, if any.
•    Son / Daughter may be of any age
•    Son / Daughter may also bring their unmarried children under age 21

Family Second Preference (F2): Your spouse and minor children and sons and daughters who are not married of permanent residents can apply for F2 visas. You can stay in the U.S. as long as F-1 visa holder is valid.

Family Third Preference (F3): U.S. citizen may petition for their married son or daughter to qualify for the F3 visa. U.S. citizens may apply for F3 immigrant visas for their married sons and daughters by filing I-130 form Immigrant Petition with USCIS.

Family Fourth Preference (F4): F4 Visa is available to foreign immigrants who are the brother or sister of American citizens and spouses  or minor children, but the U.S. citizens should be of at least 21 years of age.

The first step in immigration visa is filing a petition. The relative sponsoring the visa should file a petition for alien relative by filling I-130 form. The petition can also be filed by a U.S. citizen living abroad.

To file the petition for either of the family member the U.S. citizens should be of 21 years or older. But for the sponsor to file petitions for other categories there is no minimum age. A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident must be at least 18 years of age and have a residence in the United States. Form is required for an immigrant visa for a spouse and other relatives of U.S. sponsors.

Required Documentation

The following documents are required in general for the application of visa:
•    A valid password. The validity of password may be for 60 days further than the expiration date on the immigrant visa.
•    Affidavit of support from the petitioner or the sponsor.  
•    Immigrant Visa registration
•    Alien registration application and Form DS-260
•    Two 2x2 photographs.
•     Civil documents for the applicant.
•    Your original civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, legible photocopies of the original civil documents.
•    Medical Examination Forms

USCIS will inform the person who filled the visa petition if it gets approved. Further it will send the approval to the department of state's national visa center. Family-based visas are distributed according to a quota system, only a limited amount of family-based visas may be issued every year. More details can be discussed by the attorneys at Wildes & Weinberg  immigration office in New York who are experts in solving complex federal cases.

For over 50 years the attorneys are involved in innovative thinking. The law firm has considered several cases of different celebrity clients, starting with the deportation case of John Lennon and other top models and players. The firm is also specialized before the board of Immigration appeals.  Attorneys practice several federal courts of appeal and district courts. Wildes & Weinberg will never turn their clients away, instead develop winning strategies for their clients.

Monday, July 25, 2016

Wildes & Weinberg - US Transit Or Ship Crew Visas – Steps You Should Know About

Foreign nationals are required to get appropriate visa if they plan to enter America whether for a small period of time or for months & years. Regardless of their reasons or requirements, getting a visa is the most important aspect of their arrival to the country.

Foreigners who are travelling to the United States for immediate and continuous transit need transit or C visa. On the other hand, foreign nationals coming to the country to serve on board a sea vessel or aircraft also need appropriate visa, which falls under the crew or D category.



However, there are several steps that you need to follow to apply for and get these visas. It includes –

Step 1 – Information – In the very first step, you need to gather as much information as you can about these categories. If you are planning to immediate and continuous transit through the USA, which is included in your route to a foreign destination, you will require a valid C visa. However, if your country is included in the list of the Visa Waiver Program nations, you do not to apply under this category.

In this program, foreign nationals of those countries can stay in the USA for 90 days or less. With some countries, America has agreements to allow their nationals to enter the country without visa. If the applicant is from these nations, they do not need to apply. To clear the confusion about the application, you should consult a renowned immigration law firm such as Wildes and Weinberg.

Applicants who want to come to the United States to serve on board a sea vessel or aircraft, they require a crew (D) visa. Under this category, those who will be transiting through the country or its waters can apply for (C-1/D). If you want to enter America for vacation or personal reasons, then you will have to opt for appropriate category.

Step 2 – Qualification – Before applying for any visa, it is vital that you make sure that you qualify for all eligibility requirements. For this purpose, you will need to show that –

  • You intent to pass in immediate and continuous transit through the nation or its waters. You have to prove that your sole purpose is to enter the country only for transit or crew purposes.
  • You intend to stay for a predetermined and limited period of time.
  • You will have to show the ticket or any other evidence of transportation to your destination, where you are headed.
  • You need to show that you have the permission to enter another country after your departure from the USA.
  • For the C, D or C-1/D categories, you have to prove that you do not intend to be paid by a U.S. source during your transit.
  • You will have to show the sufficient funds to the immigration authorities to prove that you are financially capable of carrying out the purpose of your transit journey.

Step 3 – Apply – Once you know that you qualify for all the eligibility requirements needed for your visa, you can consult with a recognized law firm and apply. You can fill out the non-immigrant visa electronic application (DS-160) form to apply with accurate information and book your appointment with counsellor.

Still, there are many little details related to application that you need to pay attention to, which is why it is advised to contact an immigration firm such as Wildes & Weinberg.

Wildes & Weinberg, P.C., is an established American law firm that has offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and New Jersey. The firm has assisted clients in numerous immigration cases over the years.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Temporary Visa: Live And Work In The United States

Each year several millions of people enter the United States on different types of U.S. visas. On the general basis, there are two types of U.S. visas: non-immigrant visas and immigrant visas. Non-immigrant visas allow foreigners to travel to the United States for a temporary period of time. An immigrant visa, is a legal classification that allows the visa holder to permanently reside in the U.S.

The type of visa you apply for depends on the individual’s background and the reason they wish to enter the Unites States. In the United States, thousands of employers hire foreign nationals to join their businesses and organizations. These workers hired by the employers often bring highly specialized knowledge to their respective fields. They also work to add artistic variety to the workplace and help U.S. employers maintain competitive advantage in the global market.

If any foreign resident is seeking U.S. employment for a limited period of time, can move to the United States using a non-immigrant temporary worker visa. The specific visa that the employee is eligible for depends on the nature of their stay and occupation. Below is a description of the most common non-migratory visas.

H-1B Speciality Workers Visa
Foreign workers can apply for H1B visa which allows businesses to sponsor highly skilled foreign workers in specific occupations to work on temporary basis in the United States. The specialized occupations include IT, computing, finance, accounting, banking, engineering, medical, legal, and telecommunications. To qualify for the H-1B Visa, the individual should have at least bachelor’s degree in their specialized field. It is given to those professions who require extremely specialized knowledge. The H-1B visa includes a wide range of professions, like fashion models, government researchers and project workers.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability Work Visa
O-1 visas are for individuals with extraordinary ability in arts, education, business, science, athletics and entertainment. Employees with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education can work temporarily in the United States.

O-2 visas are for workers who go along with O-1 visa holders to a specific performance or job event.

L-1 Multinational Corporation Employee
L-1 visa is for those employees who are looking to work in of the branch of their multinational company in U.S. In order to be eligible for this visa, an individual should have worked abroad for the company for at least one continuous year before moving to the United States. This visa is for managers, staff executive who transfers from an overseas office to the U.S. branch of a MNC.

E-1 treaty traders and investors

The E-1 non-migratory visa allows a national of a treaty country to be admitted to the United States exclusively to connect in international trade on their own behalf. Treaty countries include Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Chile, Bolivia, Montenegro, Singapore etc.
E-2 visas are for individuals from treaty countries who have made significant investments in the United States. Investors from qualifying countries may apply for an E2 visa. Dependent of E-visa workers are also issued E visas

Wildes & Weinberg P.C. is one of the best immigration law firms in NYC and for over 50 years Wildes & Weinberg has specialized in innovative thinking.  The firm assisted the deportation case of John Lennon, and has been at the forefront of federal court litigation.  The attorneys of the firm are able to use their years of expertise to develop winning case strategies. The attorneys have worked for many celebrity clients and have won numerous actions in federal court. The firm holds the reputation for excellence throughout New York.

Monday, July 11, 2016

Wildes & Weinberg : Three Reasons Why Immigrants Choose To Obtain US Visa

When it comes to the immigration, the United States of America is probably the number one choice of many. Lots of opportunities for career and life are the reasons why foreign nationals opt to immigrate to the USA. Over the years, many foreigners have entered America for different reasons. However, there are three major reasons or aspects for which foreign nationals choose to obtain a US visa.



These three reasons are mentioned below.

Study – Students from all over the world obtain appropriate US visas to enter the country and complete their dream of studying further. There are two major categories in it - F-1 and M-1. An applicant needs to obtain the appropriate one depending on the length of their stay in the country and the program they will be attending.

If one wants to attend a high school, college, university, conservatory, seminary or any academic institution (including a language training program) in America, they need to go for the F category. On the other hand, if one wants to attend a vocational or other recognized non-academic institution, they will have to go for M category.

However, it is advised to take help of a professional immigration attorney or law firm in order to avoid mistakes in your application. Choose a recognized firm like Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. In addition, it is vital that the candidate is accepted by a SEVP approved school.

Work – There are endless work opportunities in the United States which is why many foreign nationals opt for immigrating to the country, so that they can find better jobs. However, there are different visa categories if one wants to work in America. For a speciality occupation that requires a higher education degree or its equivalent, one needs to apply under the H-1B category.

Applicants who want to engage in the temporary or seasonal agricultural work, they can apply for H-2A while H-2B is for the temporary non-agricultural work. Those who want to work for their current employer but at a branch, parent, affiliate, or subsidiary of the company in America, they can apply for L visa. For artists and entertainers, P-3 is the appropriate category.

Foreign nationals with extraordinary ability or achievements in different fields (sciences, athletics, arts, business etc.) can apply for O visa. There are several other visas for those who want to work in the United States depending on their qualifications, field and more. It is advised to contact immigration experts to avoid confusion and mistakes in the application.

Immigrate – While many come to America just to study or work, there are many who want to immigrate to the country. And, there are several immigrant visa categories under which one can apply if they complete the eligibility requirements.

If the applicant is fiancé(e) of a U.S. Citizen and want to come, marry and live in country, then should go for K-1 visa. Spouses of American nationals should opt for IR1 or CR1 depending on their requirements and eligibilities. There are different visa categories for the adopted children of US citizens, their certain family members and more. There are immigration options for the certain family members of US PR holders.

However, the long list of rules may cause confusion, thus mistakes occur. You should contact a recognized law firm to make sure that there are no mistakes in your application and it is approved on the very first try.

Wildes & Weinberg, P.C., is a noted law firm that has earned a name for itself over the years by helping numerous clients. The firm has a professional team of lawyers who handle the cases of growing clientèle. It has offices in New York, New Jersey, Miami and Los Angeles.

Friday, July 8, 2016

Wildes & Weinberg - What Are The Categories For Which Labor Certification Is Not Required?

The employer hiring employees under Labour certification usually undertakes proper recruitment campaign for the qualification. They involve different process of advertising the position in a variety of venues to recruit qualified U.S. workers.



Labour certification is required only for persons seeking immigration on the basis of employment. It is not necessary for those seeking to immigrate on the basis of a family relationship with the citizen or a permanent resident, or refugees. Some categories of employment-based immigration do not require labour certification.

Other categories for which labour certification is not required are:

    A) EB-2s with National Interest Waiver — It include those person who qualify for the second preference and whose services are considered for national interest.

    B) Qualified Physical Therapists and Professional Nurses— Persons who qualify for the second preference or third preference , and who work in occupations listed on Dept. of Labour’s Schedule A, Group 1.

    C) Certain EB-2-2 Aliens of exceptional ability — Those persons who qualify for the second preference (EB-2), and who come under the exceptional ability in the sciences or arts as defined in Dept. of Labour’s Schedule A, Group 2.

    D) Certain qualified graduates of foreign medical schools – It includes those who are unable to use the EB-1 extraordinary ability category, which is allowed for Labour certification requirement, and those in the EB-2 category for whom the Labour certification requirement has been waived.

The attorneys at Wildes & Weinberg are experts in solving complex cases of labor certification and other immigration cases.  For over 50 years Wildes & Weinberg is working with great success. It has worked for many celebrities, started with John Lennon. They are able to use their years of experience to plan winning strategies for their clients.