Musings on Immigration

The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017 ( H.R.392 ) was introduced by Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) on Jan. 10, 2017. The bill proposes several amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act that would have profound impacts on U.S. employment visa regulations. If passed, H.R.392 would eliminate the per-country cap on the number of employment-based immigrants, and it would increase the per-country cap for family-based immigrants from 7 percent to 15 percent of the total number of family-sponsored visas. Further, the bill would amend The Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 to remove the provision that requires the reduction of yearly Chinese immigrant visas to offset adjustments of status under the Act. H.R.392 is just one of several bills that have been introduced to Congress that would reform U.S. employment visa laws. If you own or manage a business that hires immigrants through the H-1B or L-1 visa program, it is critical that you learn how the pro...

The EB-5 visa program gives foreign entrepreneurs the opportunity to become lawful permanent residents in the United States. An important step in this process is submitting an I-829 petition to remove the conditions of the immigrant’s residency. Unfortunately, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sometimes denies I-829 petitions. This can be devastating for immigrants who have already purchased a home, put their children in school and become acclimated with their new community. If USCIS denies your I-829 petition, you and your family will face deportation. If you are in this situation, it is critical that you discuss your case with an employment visa lawyer. There are several ways that an experienced immigration attorney can help you fight the USCIS’ decision to deny your I-829 petition. Charles Kuck is an Atlanta employment visa attorney who has successfully helped foreign investors attain lawful permanent residence after USCIS denied their I-829 petition. Mr. Kuck will ...