What Exactly is a Nonimmigrant Visa? A U.S. nonimmigrant visa is an official document placed in your passport that grants you permission to travel to the United States for a temporary period.  Generally, if you are not a U.S. citizen, you will need a visa to enter the country.  The type of visa you need

What Exactly is Form I-864? Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support, is a legally enforceable promise that a sponsor makes to the U.S. government. By signing this form, you are guaranteeing that the immigrant you are sponsoring will have adequate financial support and will not become a public charge, meaning they won’t need to rely

Many people are unsure of what to do when ICE agents knock. Do you have to open the door? Do you have to answer questions? What if they don’t have a warrant? Misunderstandings in these situations can have serious consequences. That’s why Gray Whale Law has created a concise, easy-to-understand guide: “Know Your Rights: If

It’s a reality that surprises many travelers, including U.S. citizens, visa holders, and lawful permanent residents.  Your devices hold a wealth of personal information, and understanding your rights and how to protect your data is more important than ever. Gray Whale Law has created a vital, easy-to-understand guide: “Navigating U.S. Border Security: Electronic Device Searches

What is an E Visa? The U.S. E visa category is designed for citizens of countries with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation to facilitate and encourage economic interaction between the two nations. If you come from one of the United States’ treaty countries and are seeking to either: Conduct substantial

Understanding the Visa Bulletin: The U.S. government sets limits each year on the number of green cards they can issue in certain categories to individuals wishing to become a permanent U.S. resident under either family-sponsored or employment-based immigrant visas. Because there are more people who want to apply for green cards than are immediately available,

Several commentators have juxtaposed Germany’s timeline of 6 weeks to set up a business with other jurisdictions that have more friendly processes. In the US, depending on circumstances, businesses can be established within the same day. But while businesses can be formed quickly in the US by non-citizen, non-residents, (alongside other advantages), running that business

At the outset, it is important to note that policies are evolving quickly and we do not yet know how all changes will be implemented. One of the most immediate and significant effects is the halt in processing of I-730 follow-to-join applications for certain family members of resettled refugees. This directly affects refugees who arrived

First, there were some regulatory changes prior to inauguration that were positive for this group. Foreign students working in the US under OPT, the permitted period of post-graduate employment (within one’s field of study), who are seeking to adjust to a H1-B visa, now have one less thing to worry about. As per regulations passed