In Michigan and throughout the United States, immigration continues to be a major issue. Federal and state lawmakers are debating as to how to address concerns while still allowing people the right to come to and stay in the U.S. One aspect of immigration that has...
Many immigrants from all over the world dream about becoming a United States citizen and getting all the benefits that come with that citizenship. Unfortunately, however, the citizenship application process is notorious for being complicated. Many immigrants make...
Many people who initially immigrate to the U.S. and become lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens may eventually want to bring their family members to the U.S. to live as well. There are a variety of ways a person can be eligible to apply for a Green Card through...
The US government creates immigration pathways for certain skilled workers, including doctors. The United States has a constant shortage of medical professionals and looks overseas to fill this need. However, not just any doctor can immigrate. They must meet certain...
The H1-B program is used for employers who want to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. When a person files an H1-B application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and it does not contain all of the information needed to...
Immigration of highly-skilled workers in the U.S. can be a hot button issue, with some fearing these workers “steal” American jobs while others seeing these workers as necessary to a vital economy. However, as the evidence shows, there is a place for these workers in...
In Michigan and across the United States, the past several years have been difficult and worrisome for immigrants and prospective immigrants. The political climate has portrayed in a negative light many people who simply want to come to the U.S., work and take...
United States citizenship brings with it certain rights and privileges. There are different paths that Michigan residents can take to become U.S. citizens, and this post will generally discuss them. When an individual is prepared to begin the process of becoming a...
Many people in Michigan and across the U.S. seeking an H-1B or L-1 employment-based immigrant visa have been waiting a long time for approval. They are still waiting. As it stands, the demand for highly skilled employees who would qualify for such a visa is much...
For foreign nationals who are coming to work in Michigan from their parent companies abroad, there are unique hurdles to cross in the intricate U.S. visa application process. Michigan has a lower percentage of foreign-born residents than the national average, but they...