September 27, 2024
Boston, MA, [Oct. 16, 2024] – Barker, Epstein & Loscocco, PC, and FitzGerald Law Company (FLC) are excited to announce their merger, which was effective October 1, 2024. This strategic partnership brings together two established Boston immigration law firms to enhance their services and provide expanded legal expertise to clients. As part of this merger,...
Read More August 21, 2024
On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a significant program to fulfill President Biden’s promise to enhance family unity within the immigration system. The initiative, known as “Keeping Families Together,” implemented on August 19, 2024, provides a pathway for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to request Parole In...
Read More June 24, 2024
On June 17, 2024, President Biden announced a new regulation to keep families together. This regulation will benefit a group of immigrants who entered the U.S. without inspection or permission and who married a U.S. citizen prior to 06-17-2024 and have been in the U.S. for at least 10 years. Noncitizen children of these spouses...
Read More February 29, 2024
Dear friends, As many of you know, the FY2025 H-1 Visa season is almost here, and we want to share with you what is new this year and the key points to keep in mind when applying for an H-1B Visa. On January 30th, 2024, USCIS announced the final rule to strengthen the integrity of the lottery...
Read More February 14, 2024
Dear friends, On January 30, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced that USCIS will be changing the filing fees for certain immigration applications starting on April 1st, 2024, as well as some of the application forms themselves. The final rule shows that, while USCIS increased the costs of some immigration applications, other immigration...
Read More October 18, 2023
Getting arrested will have a decided impact on your life, but the situation may be more dire if you are an immigrant in the United States. Similarly to most states, getting arrested in Massachusetts may negatively affect your immigration status. How an arrest will impact your immigration status often depends on the type of crime...
Read More September 8, 2023
If you are still in the United States after the expiration of the electronic I-94 issued by CBP (Customs and Border Protection Agency) upon your entry, you will have overstayed your visa status and you may be considered as unlawfully present in the U.S. This can raise significant challenges when applying for a Green Card....
Read More July 19, 2023
Many immigrants are in the United States with an L-1 Visa, as an executive, manger or an employee who has specialized knowledge, working with a particular international company. In order to qualify for an L-1 visa, these workers had to have been employed with a company outside the U.S. affiliated with the U.S. business sponsoring...
Read More July 10, 2023
If you are a foreign student studying in the United States, you might qualify for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after you have completed your studies, which will allow you to extend your stay in the U.S. and to obtain an Employment Authorization Document. This is referred to as Post-Completion Optional Practical Training and it will...
Read More May 16, 2023
It is common for American companies to apply for immigrant or non-immigrant visas on behalf of foreign workers to have them fill a position and work in the United States. Despite it being a common practice, the process to identify the appropriate legal immigration strategy can be complex, as there are different types of visas...
Read More April 17, 2023
Declaring income correctly on tax returns every year is required by U.S. law, and for American residents and citizens, this includes any worldwide income. If you are an immigrant, most immigration applications will require the production of tax records at some point in the process. False or inaccurate information on your tax returns can have...
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