by Kate Brown | Jan 23, 2023 | T Visa, visas
In the previous two blog posts, we discussed T nonimmigrant status (T visa) applications in situations involving the exploitation and abuse of immigrant workers. In this blog, we examine the usefulness of the T visa in cases of sexual and domestic violence. ... 
by Kate Brown | Jan 18, 2023 | Immigration to the US, T Visa, visas
In the previous blog post we described some frequently encountered abuses involving temporary visas that tie workers to one company or person, which can lead to exploitation by an unscrupulous employer. Many instances of human trafficking, however, involve... 
by Kate Brown | Jan 8, 2023 | T Visa, visas
Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person to engage in labor or commercial sex acts against their will. Employers use violence, manipulation, or false promises of good jobs or other benefits to dupe or force victims into... 
by Salam Bustanji | Dec 7, 2022 | Immigration Law & Policy, visas
The World Cup soccer tournament currently being held in Qatar is, as always, an enthralling competition involving some of the world’s best and most famous athletes and the pride and hopes of the participating countries. Qatar spent over $200 billion to build the... 
by Matt Hartnett | Jun 15, 2022 | visas
American businesses have struggled for years to hire qualified workers for seasonal positions, a problem that has worsened as the economy rebounds from the pandemic amid a general labor shortage. The H2B visa program, which allows the hiring of qualified foreign...