Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family vs. Skilled Worker Immigration – Which Is Easier in the United States?
Two of the most popular ways to get US green cards involve either family ties or employment skills. Both of these options have the potential to provide immigrants with green cards in a relatively streamlined manner. Both also certainly offer better results compared to the “default” option of simply applying for a basic green… Read More »
America’s New Immigration Program: What Ecuadorians Need to Know
The United States is constantly announcing new immigration programs, and its latest specifically targets Ecuadorians. If you are trying to immigrate to the United States from Ecuador, this program may be of interest to you. As a general note, it is a good idea to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in US immigration… Read More »
Social Media Posts and Immigration in the United States
For many years, the use of social media evidence has become standard practice across courts in the United States. This evidence may be used in criminal trials, divorce cases, and yes – immigration cases as well. In fact, the use of social media is becoming a major talking point in the United States, as… Read More »
US Immigration Just Became Easier for AI Professionals
According to Statista, the artificial intelligence industry is expected to grow by more than 15% each year in the United States – eventually reaching a market volume of over $235 billion. In order to fuel this growth, the United States is attempting to attract AI professionals from across the planet. If you’ve been training… Read More »
How Cash Payments Can Lead to Immigration Fraud Charges in the United States
Many people are attracted to cash payments in the United States for obvious reasons, but engaging in these payments can easily result in immigration fraud charges. This is a lesson that many workers across the United States have learned the hard way, and it highlights the strict nature with which immigration authorities approach illegal… Read More »
Can I Fill Out My US Visa Forms by Myself?
One of the most tedious aspects of applying for a visa is the paperwork. Whether you’re applying for a work visa, a visitor’s visa, or something else entirely, you’ll probably need to fill out at least a few forms. Facing this process, you might be wondering whether or not it is truly a good… Read More »
DHS “Modernizes” H-2 Visas While US Judge Shoots Down DACA Regulation
Immigration continues to be a major talking point in the United States, and the subject is proving to be incredibly divisive. With such divisiveness, it should come as no surprise that the various branches of governments often disagree on the most appropriate policies. While an agency like the Department of Homeland Security is working… Read More »
Where Will the US Send Me After I Cross the Border?
Crossing the border is one thing, but choosing where you go next is a different matter altogether. The truth is that the authorities may ship you across the nation after you arrive – and you may have no control over your final destination. This has become a political issue in the United States and… Read More »
What Is the R1 Religious Worker Visa?
While religious individuals often provide services to their community for free, others turn their faith into full careers. These “religious workers” may be given special privileges and opportunities when it comes to US immigration. A clear example of this is the R1 Nonimmigrant Religious Worker Visa. As the name suggests, this type of visa… Read More »
America’s New Deportation Policies Explained
Over the past few months and weeks, there has been much debate about the Biden administration’s increasingly tough stance on immigration – especially when it comes to border walls and deportations. While Biden’s decision to expand border walls has been compared to a similar and equally controversial policy by Trump, it is the deportation… Read More »
