Category: Business Immigration
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Is It Possible to Get a US Work Visa Without Sponsorship?
How to Get an Employment-Based, Non-Sponsored Visa Many people hope to come to the United States to further their careers or to seek opportunities for growth. While some individuals are able to obtain an employer-sponsored visa, some do not have that ability. Fortunately, there are options for certain highly-qualified or high-net-worth people hoping to…
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Why You Need to Work with a Business Immigration Lawyer in Houston
When it comes to business immigration, individuals and businesses alike must contend with many specific processes if they are seeking a green card, visa, citizenship, or another legal status. If you find yourself in this situation, you must make sure to follow these processes accurately in order to be compliant with United States law. …
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Senior Attorney, Candida Paris, Speaks at the 2019 University of Texas’ Continuing Legal Education Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Senior Attorney, Candida Paris, Speaks at the 2019 University of Texas’ Continuing Legal Education Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law November 6, 2019 (Austin, TX)- Senior Immigration Attorney, Candida O. Paris, of the immigration law firm, Fong Ilagan, LLP, was invited to speak at the 43rd Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law for Continuing…
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What does the future look like for the H-1B Visa Program?
What does the future look like for the H-1B Visa Program? Recent reports from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) show that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is denying H-1B visa petitions at higher rates than ever. NFAP reports show in 2015 H-1B visas were being denied at a rate of 6%. This…
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5 Facts about the New EB-5 Rules
5 Things You Need to Know About the New EB-5 Visa Rules The EB-5 Visa, otherwise known as the Immigrant Investor Program, came into existence in 1990 to stimulate the American economy. Through capital investment in job-creating real estate projects classified as New Commercial Enterprises (NCE’s), immigrant investors can secure conditional U.S. residency for themselves…
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Wilka Toppins to hold immigration Seminar in Mexico City
Fong Ilagan of Counsel Attorney, Wilka Toppins, invites you to join her in Mexico City From the 5th through 14th August, Attorney Wilka Toppins will be holding a seminar in Mexico City, for the benefit of clients and businesses seeking immigration advice. Wilka is a highly experienced business immigration attorney who has represented hundreds of…
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Is Your Business at Risk from an ICE Audit?
Be Prepared for An ICE Audit Do you recall the story of Tom Cat Bakery in New York City that lost 21 of their employees thanks to an ICE audit? Many advocacy groups felt the bakery mishandled the audit which got their employees fired. Some of the restaurants in the city stopped using their products.…