What’s an E1 Visa and How You Can Obtain It

What’s an E1 Visa and How You Can Obtain It

What’s an E1 Visa and How You Can Obtain It The E1 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows individuals, or employees of companies, to enter the U.S. for the purpose of carrying out international trade. The word “trade” may apply to the trade of services, of goods, and even banking. There is no set limit to …

Top Tips for Your H1B Visa Process

Tips to Get Your H1B Visa Approved

Tips to Get Your H1B Visa Approved H1B visa is highly sought after by foreign professionals and U.S. employers for their multitude of benefits. These non-immigrant visas are intended for workers who possess special skills, often requiring an advanced degree. This visa is very competitive, so it requires that all applicants follow a specific H1B …

Things You Should Know About Applying for Asylum in the U.S.

Things You Should Know About Applying for Asylum in the U.S.

Things You Should Know About Applying for Asylum in the U.S. People who are “unable or unwilling to return home because they fear serious harm” are generally considered to be refugees and can apply from abroad for entry into the U.S. under such status. Also, there are two categories in which migrants seeking asylum fall …

Applying for a F-1 Student Visa

Applying for a F-1 Student Visa? Take Note of These Useful Tips!

Applying for a F-1 Student Visa? Take Note of These Useful Tips! If you want to study in the United States, you are probably looking to obtain a student visa. Most students are granted a F-1 visa, and the application for that particular visa can be a bit overwhelming. The first advice for all those who aspire …

Applying for a Green Card through marriage

Things You Should Avoid When Applying For A Green Card Through Marriage

Things You Should Avoid When Applying For A Green Card Through Marriage There are certain mistakes commonly committed by US nationals and immigrants while applying for Green Card through marriage. This mistakes can be avoided easily, however, because many immigrants aspire to have the green card as soon as possible, they often ignore several things that …

Immigration policies

Zero-Tolerance to indefinite tolerance

Zero-Tolerance to indefinite tolerance The current headlines involve Immigration policies that inadvertently hurt migrant families. The first implementation was in April when attorney general, Jeff Sessions adopted the Zero-Tolerance policy, superseding any existing policies. The policy separated children as young as infants from their parents. After the controversy that broke out several states began withdrawing their national guards such as …

Mr. Jimenez Graduate

Ms. Jimenez Also Earned Her Bachelor’s Degree!

Ms. Jimenez Also Earned Her Bachelor’s Degree! Happy Friday! Our office wants to congratulate another Mercy College graduate, Ms. Jimenez. Ms. Jimenez earned her bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies. She was recognized by the Legal Studies Honors program. “I admire my parents for not only leaving Mexico but working rough sometimes discriminating jobs. I thank them for their sacrifice and for …

First-Generation Graduate

First-Generation Graduate

First-Generation Graduate In honor of graduation season, we want to congratulate Ms. Carchi for her accomplishment. Ms. Carchi earned her bachelor’s degree from Mercy College in Behavioral Science. She is also a member of the Pi Gamma Mu honor society. In her family, she is a first-generation graduate. “I will forever be grateful for all the sacrifices my parents had to make …