Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Dress for Success in Your U.S. Citizenship Interview
If you are working through the complex U.S. immigration process, there is no need to complicate anything further or make any part of it much harder than it has to be. This includes paying attention to the details. Certainly, the most important part of the process is knowing what paperwork and documentation is needed… Read More »
Is the Cost to Become a U.S. Citizen Expensive?
When the goal is to come to the United States and obtain citizenship, the path forward may not be the easiest, and at times, it can be confusing. But, when everything is done correctly, the desired result may be obtained. There are so many considerations that prospective citizens of the United States face. Some… Read More »
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There are approximately 17,558 immigration lawyers and attorneys who are practicing throughout the United States in 2023. This is an increase in the industry of 7.9% from the previous year. In fact, on average over the last five years, the number of businesses in the U.S. immigration industry has been growing consistently at a… Read More »
4 Essential Requirements for Family-Based Immigration Into the U.S.
Keeping your family together is very important for many households. In this global world, though, people can easily move around and as a result, sometimes leave family behind to pursue new opportunities in other countries. If you are living in the United States as a permanent resident or citizen and you have family living… Read More »
How to Avoid a Rejection of your Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
If you are coming to the United States and want to apply for Asylum and Withholding of Removal, then you must file Form 1-589. The problem that so many immigrants have on their journey to come to the United States is not understanding the process, what is needed for entry, and errors with their… Read More »
Second Round of Random Selection for H-1B Visa Lottery
If you live outside of the United States and are trained in areas like finance, technology, engineering, or another specialized field, then you would apply for an H-1B Visa if you would like to come to the United States to work. The H-1B Visa allows employers throughout the United States the option of hiring… Read More »
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2023 Fall Conference and Webcast
Immigration lawyers wanting additional Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and who have an interest in learning more about new developments and options for assisting prospective immigrants into the United States could benefit by attending the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2023 Fall Conference and Webcast. United States regulations and policy regarding government immigrants, foreign… Read More »
66 Members of Congress Request Stopping Credible Fear Screenings By CBP
Coming to the United States under duress, as is usually the situation for asylum seekers, is a tough position to be in. And figuring out how to navigate one’s position within the United States immigration system at the same time can make the possibility of gaining access to the country seem impossible. This is… Read More »
DHS Asking for Public Comments on Proposed Remote Employment Documentation Verification Pilot
Recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has invited the public to comment on a potential new pilot program where employers who are not enrolled in E-Verify can use a remote examination process to verify their employees’ work status via the Form I-9. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 3,… Read More »
ESTA Reduced to 1 Year for Hungarian Passport Holders
Effective as of August 1, 2023, the United States has limited Hungary’s participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Department of Homeland Security announcement now reduces Hungarian passport holders to only having an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for one year. Prior to this announcement, Hungarian passport holders had two years. Additionally,… Read More »