Five Decades of Hip-Hop/Five Foreign Hip-Hop Pioneers
The 50th anniversary of hip-hop marks a momentous milestone in the cultural tapestry of the world, commemorating five decades of rhythmic innovation, storytelling prowess, and social influence. From its humble beginnings in the Bronx, New York, to becoming a global...
Understanding the 601A Waiver: A Pathway to Family Unity
The United States has long been a destination for individuals seeking better opportunities and a brighter future. For many immigrants, the prospect of reuniting with their loved ones is a significant motivating factor. However, navigating the complex immigration...
The National Interest Waiver (NIW): Paving the Way for Exceptional Talent
In an increasingly globalized world, countries strive to attract exceptional talent and foster innovation to maintain a competitive edge. One tool employed by the United States to achieve this goal is the National Interest Waiver (NIW) visa. This visa category...
U Visa Delays and their Consequences: Navigating a Long and Frustrating Journey
The United States has long been a symbol of hope and opportunity for individuals fleeing persecution, violence, or human trafficking in their home countries and the U visa, created under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (TVPA), provides a crucial...
TN Visa Options for Mexican and Canadian Professional Workers
If you're a Canadian or Mexican citizen and looking to work in the United States, the TN visa might be a good option for you. Created from the NAFTA Treaty, the TN visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to work in certain occupations in...
Great American Immigrant Neighborhoods: Little Havana, Miami/La Pequeña Habana
In December, our family had the chance to visit one of the United States’ great immigrant neighborhoods. Miami's Little Havana is a vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood located in the heart of the city. It is home to a significant population of Cuban...
Philadelphia’s Immigrant Communities: Brazil
Philadelphia is a city with a rich and diverse immigrant community. One of the largest and most vibrant of these communities is the Brazilian immigrant community, concentrated mostly in Northeast Philadelphia, around Castor Avenue. In this blog post, we will explore...
Deportations of the Rich and Famous: From Charles Ponzi to Anna Sorokin
Article 1 of the Constitution grants Congress the power “To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization” but does not give a specific power to control immigration. In our early history states regulated immigration. The first federal immigration legislation, the Alien...
Sexual and Domestic Violence against Immigrants and T 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. ...
The T Visa – Building the Case
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...
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