What is a PERM Application?
Before you can hire a foreign worker to fill a permanent position here in the United States, you must obtain a Permanent Labor Certification by undergoing the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process. Obtaining a PERM allows you to sponsor an employee for a green card. The PERM process helps employers show the following: They…
Read MoreHow Does an Employment-Based Green Card Work?
There are two ways to get an employment-based green card in the United States. The first is to have a job offer in the United States. The second is to have an “extraordinary” ability. Only 140,000 of these visas are granted each year, but they can offer a viable path to permanent residency if that…
Read MoreWhat is a TN Visa?
The TN Visa, also known as a NAFTA Professional Visa, offers citizens of Mexico and Canada a straightforward path to live and work temporarily in the United States. It is one of the fastest nonimmigrant visas available, as expedited processing takes just 15 days. Spouses and children under 21 who wish to accompany a TN…
Read MoreUnderstanding Re-Entry Permits for Permanent Residents
When you’re a green card holder, you can’t just leave the United States whenever you want and come back whenever you want. At least, you can’t if you intend to keep your green card. You’ve got to take some preliminary steps, or the United States government will assume you’re abandoning your hard0won status. If that…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between an RFE and a NOID?
If your visa or adjustment of status isn’t immediately approved, you could get one of two documents. One of those documents is a Request for Evidence (RFE) document, and one is a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). These documents have similarities, but it’s important to understand their differences. USCIS tells you very different things…
Read More2023 DACA Update for Philadelphia Residents
On September 13, 2023, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas decided that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Final Rule is unlawful. The court expanded a July 16, 2021, injunction but ordered a partial stay of the order for all DACA recipients who received their initial DACA status before…
Read MoreStateless Noncitizens in the United States
On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security issued new guidance to assist stateless noncitizens in the United States. If you are one such individual, you may now apply for immigration benefits. If you know one such individual, you can help them by directing them to Hykel Law. A stateless person has no formal…
Read MoreCommon Marriage Green Card Interview Questions
Prepping for your marriage green card interview can be stressful. While it would be nice to think the normal course of married life could prepare you, the truth is that USCIS often asks questions that married couples don’t think about. It’s possible to make major mistakes at green card interviews. While sometimes it’s okay to…
Read MoreWhat to Do if USCIS Loses Your Application
USCIS is a backlogged organization drowning in paperwork. Unsurprisingly, some immigrants get told that their paperwork has disappeared. Sometimes, someone is just dragging their feet. Sometimes, the backlog is the problem. It’s important not to panic if USCIS has lost your application. Preventing Lost Applications Page Contents Preventing Lost ApplicationsDealing With Lost ApplicationsWhen USCIS Says…
Read MoreHow Green Card Renewals Work
Green cards last ten years at most, so eventually, you’ll have to renew yours. To renew your green card, complete Form I-90, the Application to Replace a Permanent Resident Card. Here’s what you need to know. What happens if your green card expires? Page Contents What happens if your green card expires?How long does it…
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