Immigration Law

October 1, 2016
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Important Steps to Take to Obtain a Green Card

Whether you came here first on vacation, as a student, or as an employee of a multinational company, when you decide that you want to make […]
September 15, 2016
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Understanding Employment-Based Visas

There are about 140,000 people who enter the U.S. each year on what are called “employment-based visas”. These visas are made available to ensure that qualified […]
September 1, 2016
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3 Common Myths (and the Truth) About Immigration Law

Millions of people all over the world today make the decision to immigrate to a new country where they believe they can find greater opportunities and […]
August 1, 2016
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Extending a Visa Application to Remain in the U.S.

Millions of people around the globe dream of coming to the United States and fulfilling their dreams.  Before crossing the border, any foreign national must have […]
July 30, 2015
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New Policy Postpones Deportation of Young Undocumented Immigrants

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals On August 15, 2012, the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service began accepting applications to the new program, known as Deferred Action […]
July 30, 2015
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Skilled Immigrant Workers Face Long Green Card Wait Times

In its October 2011 analysis, the NFAP found that current wait times for employment-based green cards are projected to be about 5 to 8 years for […]
July 30, 2015
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Utah delegation sent to D.C. to make economic case for immigration reform

A group of 11 people representing several Utah business industries, community groups and faith organizations recently went to Washington, D.C. to discuss comprehensive immigration reform. The […]
July 30, 2015
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Rule change for dependants of H-1B visa holders as reforms lag

A proposed rule change would allow H-4 visa holders the right to work while waiting on permanent residency. At the end of April, Utah Senator Orrin […]
July 30, 2015
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Poll: Strong majority of Utahns support more immigration opportunities

In a surprising defeat, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor recently lost his Republican primary election to a candidate who took a harder right-wing stance on immigration. […]
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