Author Archives: Jay Butchko
USCIS Announces the Registration Period for H-1B Visas for FY 2026
The H-1B Visa program in the United States is meant to give foreign workers that have a particular set of skills that fill specialty occupations the ability to come to the U.S. and work. Engineers, architects, or medical professionals are a few examples of the types of professional positions that may warrant a H-1B… Read More »
Eligibility Requirements for Sponsoring Step Children In the United States Through Family Visas
If you are navigating the immigration process for your foreign spouse and stepchild, a question you may have is how you can ensure that you can sponsor your stepchild through a family visa in the United States. You love your foreign spouse and your stepchild, but because the child is not biologically your own,… Read More »
Family Visas That Can Help You Sponsor a Stepchild
If you are navigating the U.S. immigration system with your foreign-born spouse and your spouse has a biological child, figuring out how to use a family visa to bring your stepchild to the country is critical to keeping your family together. It is important to understand the immigration laws and rules for sponsoring a… Read More »
Beyond Marriage: Exploring U.S. Migration Options For Young People
It is relatively widespread knowledge that marriage is one way to migrate to the United States. However, it is not the only option, and if you are a young person who has not yet found your forever partner but wishes to come to the United States, don’t think you have to limit yourself to… Read More »
Does Every Immigrant that Comes to the U.S. Choose to Become Naturalized Citizens?
The United States of America has more international immigrants than any other country in the world. There are plenty of reasons why people from all over the globe decide that they want to make the trip to the United States. Despite this, coming to the U.S. can be an incredibly complicated process, and some… Read More »
What is an Immigration Bond Hearing?
If you or a loved one is detained, you may have to go to a bond hearing. Knowing that you or a loved one will have to be seen by an immigration judge can be intimidating, and if you aren’t sure what to expect, this can make your situation even scarier. The good news… Read More »
If You Meet With A U.S. Immigration Attorney Does That Mean You Have to Hire Them?
There is no denying the complexity that comes with working through the U.S. immigration system, and at times, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, and a daunting task to say the least. When you do not understand the English language, figuring out everything, making the right decisions, and getting all the paperwork filled out correctly… Read More »
Consular Processing and United States Family Petitions
When you petition a family member who is outside of the United States to come to the country to live and obtain their green card, then you would be involved in the consular process. The consular process is one method that may be utilized, out of many, to help a loved one obtain a… Read More »
Tips for Employers to Prepare for H-1B Visa Program Changes
There has been plenty of debate over the H-1B visa program and what changes may be on their way in 2025 with the incoming Trump administration. There is no doubt that President Trump has spoken clearly and frequently about issues related to immigration in the United States. So, it can be reasonable to expect… Read More »
How H-1B Visa Holders Benefit The U.S. Economy
Regarding STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), U.S. employers in need of accomplished individuals within these labor markets may look to foreign workers to fill critical roles. As a result, highly skilled foreign professionals may have the opportunity to come to the U.S. on an H-1B visa to work. The number of available… Read More »