Archive for March, 2010

I lost my “green card” (GC). What should I do?

Monday, March 29th, 2010

You just realized your lost your GC. Don’t panic! You still can live and work in the U.S., but you should get a new one ASAP. This blog explains how to do that without too much trouble.

Can someone volunteer at a company without a visa?

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Can your company use unpaid interns without getting them work visas? If you have a work visa can you start your own business and work there without pay without a new work visa? Tough questions which we’ll answer in this post.

How a U.S. citizen can get a GC for spouse or parents

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

You just got married to someone who is not a U.S.citizen or your parents back in your home country are getting older. In this blog I explain how you, a U.S. citizen, can help them get a GC and when you should ask a lawyer’s help.

Promotion at your visa sponsor could get you in immigration trouble

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

You just got a promotion in the company that sponsored you for an H-1B visa. Great, but you may now be illegal and in trouble if you aren’t careful. In this blog I explain how to avoid the trouble and enjoy your promotion.

How the spouse and children can stay to finish the school year

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

You receive the notice to return to the home office, but your children want to finish their school in the U.S. and your wife wants to stay to take care of them. In this blog I explain the best way to do that.