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Foreign workers under the H-1B visa umbrella enjoy the added perk of bringing their spouses and eligible children to the United States. While employed in this category, they have up to six years to live and work in America. During this period, it’s common for children to “age out” of the visa’s eligibility requirements. What happens when your child gets to this point, and is there any way you can keep them in the US with you? We have the details here.

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to work in the United States. It also includes immigration to those considered "family" under the law. What exactly is meant by the term “family” under an H-1B visa? Who qualifies as a family member? This article will explain who is considered “family” under an H-1B visa. Keep reading to find out more.

Spouses of E and L non-immigrant visa types are eligible for work permits in the United States as long as they have the appropriate documentation.

The U.S. government is looking to revamp the EB-5 investor program with new rules that allow for concurrent adjustment of status filing and provisions for derivative family members.

Receiving federal public benefits can be a confusing process for green card holders and their children. Depending on the U.S. state you live in, you might be eligible for SNAP, Medicaid, or children’s healthcare.

While normally not allowed, forced border closures and difficulty booking international flights to some countries may warrant an extension of stay under the VWP

The I-601A is a provisional waiver that only applies to a specific class of applicants who have an illegal entry on their record and are filing this waiver so they can pursue legal residence in the United States.

Employment-based green cards are issued to EB visa holders who are eligible to file an adjustment of status with the USCIS. The process involves receiving a labor certification in some cases and having an employer petition on behalf of the applicant they are looking to hire.

Special immigrants who have helped the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime may be eligible for a green card in the United States. The following relates to procedural elements for this adjustment based scenario.

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) defines a child as a person who is both unmarried and under 21 years old. Due to problems relating to administrative backlog and other delays, the Child Status Protection Act was created to help children still qualify as “children” defined in the INA and be eligible to receive their family based visas.