A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers Sponsoring Foreign Workers
Tapping into the foreign employment market is a great way for a growing business to staff up. Many foreign workers have specialized skill sets together with a desire to relocate to the United States, even if only for a short period of time. However, you cannot simply hire a foreign worker and...
Highlighting Fort Worth’s Growing Job Market and Immigration Opportunities
If you’ve noticed something in Fort Worth over the last few years, it’s that our city has seen a period of unprecedented growth. In fact, our metropolitan area, which also includes Dallas and Arlington, saw the highest numeric increase in population over the last two years. Today, Fort Worth boasts over one...
Employment-Based Immigration Appeals: What to Do if Your Petition is Denied
If you have gone through the employment-based immigration process only to have your petition denied, you still have hope. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a process in place that allows petitioners to file an appeal when their initial employment-based petitions have been denied. In other words, you...
Green Cards for Skilled Workers: Your Path to Permanent Residency in Texas
If you have ever dreamed of living in Texas but thought your foreign citizenship would get in the way, you will probably be happy to know that there is a path for you to get permanent residency in the Lone Star State. This is because you can use your employment skills to...
Navigating The Fy 2025 H-1b Visa Lottery With Expertise And Precision
As we edge closer to the FY 2025 H-1B visa lottery, an event that marks a pivotal moment for numerous businesses and aspiring professionals worldwide, our firm stands ready to guide you through this complex and highly competitive process. The H-1B visa, a gateway for skilled workers in specialty occupations to enter...
What Is Sponsor’s Liability Under I-864 Affidavit of Support?
Filling out I-864, affidavit of support, is almost always a necessity if you’re sponsoring someone for a family-based green card. You will file Form I-864, which is published by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
If you don’t have enough money to sponsor the individual alone, you can...
EB3
Good News for Your Family or Friends Back Home or Currently In Nonimmigrant Status Residency Through Employment
Welcome to our July 2023 edition of the Zepeda Law Firm Immigration Newsletter. This month, we're focusing on the EB-3 Visa – an amazing option for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers...
H2B VISA
Welcome to our August 2023 edition of the Zepeda Law Firm Immigration Newsletter. This month, we're focusing on the H2b visa. The H2B visa is a United States work visa...
R-1 Nonimmigrant Religious Worker
Welcome to our August 2023 edition of the Zepeda Law Firm Immigration Newsletter. This month, we're focusing on the R-1 visa. The R1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa allowing foreign nationals who are...
Processing Times for USCIS and NVC
Welcome to our September 2023 Newsletter! This month, we are focusing on processing times for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the National Visa Center (NVC). With a number of policy changes and delays due to the current backlogs, keeping up to date is more important than...