Can You Recover Legal Fees After Beating USCIS in Court?
EAJA can shift your legal fees to the government after a federal immigration win, but a suit that ends because USCIS finally decided usually does not count.
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F-1 vs J-1 vs M-1: Which Student Visa Fits Your Program?
The F-1, J-1 and M-1 visas look alike at the border but differ on work, transfers, grace periods and the two-year home rule. Compare them before you commit.
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Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status, Step by Step
How a spouse gets a green card without leaving the United States: the concurrent I-130 and I-485 filing, biometrics, work permit, interview and approval.
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How VAWA Cancellation of Removal Differs From a Self-Petition
In immigration court, VAWA cancellation of removal is a defense decided by the judge, with a three-year presence rule that the Notice to Appear does not stop.
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What Documents Does an L-1B Petition Need?
An L-1B petition needs proof of the corporate link, the year abroad, and the employee's specialized knowledge. This checklist shows what to gather and why.
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What Does Distinction in the Arts Mean for an O-1B Visa?
The O-1B does not ask artists to be at the very top of their field. It asks for distinction, a lower bar than the O-1A. What that means and who it covers.