Many people have gained the right to live in the United States by applying for asylum. It allows them to stay in the U.S. because returning to the country they are from would endanger their lives. Yet the requirements to apply for it are very specific, and many people...
Getting The Results You Should Expect When Hiring An Immigration Attorney
Year: 2022
Can you bring your fiancé(e) to the United States?
Love knows no boundaries, but the United States government certainly does. If you are a U.S. citizen in love with a non- U.S. citizen, you might want to marry and live together in the U.S. You may wonder whether you have to wait until after you are married before you...
Can I change jobs if I entered the U.S. on an H-1B visa?
As a foreign national, you can legally enter and work in the U.S. through an employer-sponsored visa known as the H-1B visa. If you are an H-1B visa holder, one of the questions you might have is whether you can change your current job for a better one. After all, you...
Are visa holders trapped at Twitter?
You’ve likely heard the recent news that Elon Musk purchased Twitter, the social media platform. He was previously – and is still – the boss at Tesla, the electric car company. In any case, once Musk took over Twitter, he quickly informed workers that he had a new...
How family preference visas can help your children
Educated and successful professionals can sometimes turn their careers into a means of entering the United States. Exceptional employees, executives and highly-skilled professionals are among those who may qualify for work visas. Workers can continue to grow their...
There’s a visa program for immigrant crime victims
Being an immigrant means that you are legally and often financially vulnerable. If you lose your job and have a work-based visa, you might only have a few months to find a new job or risk removal from the country. If you secure a visa or green card because of a family...
Attorney Emily Durbin Receives Local And National Recognition
2022 Top 40 Under 40 List Emily Durbin has been selected to the 2022 National Advocates: Top 40 under 40 list for her work in immigration law. Members of The National Advocates: Top 40 under 40 exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence and...
Emily Durbin Article Featured in Lawyer Monthly Magazine
We’re delighted to announce that Emily Durbin has recently been interviewed by Lawyer Monthly magazine in the latest edition. Read what she has to say about immigration law work for clients here.
What is consular processing, and how does it work?
Consular processing is the pathway to come to the United States when you are currently located outside of the country. When seeking a Green Card, you may apply at the U.S. Department of State consulate, which is where this process gets its name. Consular processing...