Khalique Law Podcast

Today’s success story is about how one of my clients from Venezuela faced inappropriate questions during his USCIS interview due to his same-sex marriage and ethnicity.

Listen to learn more about this inspiring success story, and how we overcome these challenges, ultimately securing Daniel's green card.

• Type of Case: Marriage Case, Green Card Application, Work Permit, and Travel Permit

• Country of Origin: Venezuela

Have you ever wondered why people immigrate to the United States and how immigration shapes U.S. communities? Listen on to learn more about immigration to the U.S.!

Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher education and are considering temporary employment in the U.S.? If you are employed in a specialty occupation that requires a bachelor’s degree equivalent such as engineering, math, science, healthcare, business, education, law, or more, you might be eligible for an H-1B visa. Listen on to learn more about the H-1B visa program and how to apply!

Are you interested in immigrating to the United States and want to maximize your chances of getting your visa approved? One of the most important steps to successfully obtain a visa is to hire a licensed immigration attorney to represent you and help you with your case. Listen on to learn more about some of the key considerations you should make when selecting your immigration attorney.

Are you a foreign national currently residing in the United States, coming from a country with conditions that prevent you from returning safely? If so, you might be eligible for an immigration benefit called Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Read on to learn more about the eligibility requirements for TPS!

When applying for any immigration benefit in the United States, one of the most important aspects of getting approved is presenting all the necessary evidence and supporting documentation with your application. Here are five (5) tips to keep in mind when gathering documents to submit with your immigration petition!

Did you know that the U.S. Department of State has a publication called the Visa Bulletin that can help you stay updated on your visa processing? Listen on to learn more about what the visa bulletin is and how it can provide you with important information!

When you study in the United States on an F-1 Student Visa, there might be an instance where you take a leave of absence from your studies for reasons including personal finances, medical issues, internships in your country of origin, the COVID-19 pandemic, or other personal circumstances. If you are considering taking a leave, it is important to understand the “5-month rule” to maintain your student visa status. Listen on to learn more about this rule and how to use it properly to comply with immigration law!

Did you know that if you enter the U.S. on a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa, you can have your status changed to an F-1 or M-1 student visa to pursue educational opportunities in the United States? If you wish to become a student in the U.S. after entering as a visitor, you can obtain student status by meeting certain criteria and submitting required documentation. Listen on to learn more about how to become a student visa holder!

While completing a form can seem as simple as just typing in the requested information, when it comes to immigration petitions, you can make an unknown mistake that could either lead to a rejection of your petition or lead to delays. We often get questions about important things to consider when petitioning for a visa for your spouse. Listen to learn more about five (5) mistakes to avoid in the process.

If you are in the United States on an O-1 Visa and there are significant changes in your employment or it is terminated, you might be wondering how this will affect your visa status. When you are in the U.S. on an O-1 Visa, it’s important to understand the terms of employment you are bound to so that you can adjust accordingly if your employment changes. Listen on to learn more about what to do when your employment situation changes while you are on an O-1 visa!

Are you an immigrant who is a victim ofa crime? And have you called the police or assisted other law enforcement with information to investigate the crime or prosecute the perpetrators? If so, you might be eligible for a U-Visa. The U-Visa is a temporary non-immigrant visa that allows immigrants to legally live and work in the United States if they are a victim of criminal activity, have assisted law enforcement, and meet some other requirements. Read on to find out if the U-Visa might be an option for you!

Are you employed in a non-agricultural industry and have an opportunity to temporarily work in the United States? The H-2B visa program allows for workers who are not in the agriculture industry to come to the United States and fill temporary job positions to provide labor, especially when there is a domestic shortage of workers in the U.S. Listen on to find out if the H-2B visa might be the right option for you!

If you are seeking to transfer employees from overseas to work in a division of the same company in the United States, one of the best visa options is an L-1 Visa, which is the Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager Visa. This type of visa has specific requirements for how the U.S. and foreign branches are related, and it’s important to make sure your company meets them! Listen on for a breakdown of the different types of company set-ups that meet the requirements for a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign branches for L-1 visas!

Did you know that there is a temporary visa available for athletes and entertainers seeking to participate in events in the United States? The P-1 visa was designed to give foreigners the opportunity to legally enter the United States so that they can compete, complete programs, or engage in other types of programs in either athletics or performing arts. Listen to learn about the basics of the P-1 visa and see if this might be the right option for you!

Did you know that if you have a 2-year Conditional Green Card, you must apply for a 10-year Green Card to keep your permanent residency and obtain additional benefits? Within 90 days of the Conditional Green Card expiration date, you must apply to remove the conditions on your Green Card if you want to retain permanent residency. Keep listening to learn more about the removal of conditions process and how to apply so you can continue building a life in the U.S.!

To petition successfully for a Green Card under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), it’s important to make sure that you clearly demonstrate you suffered from “battery or extreme cruelty” from a U.S. Citizen spouse, parent or child, or a Lawful Permanent spouse or parent. You must obtain and present compelling evidence of the abuse you faced. Read on to learn about the key components of demonstrating battery or extreme cruelty for a VAWA petition.

When in the United States on a student visa such as the F-1 visa, you may be wondering if you can work while you are studying. Indeed, you can! There are various options available to students to get work authorization depending on their studies and the type of work experience they are looking for. Read on to learn more about the different options for F-1 visa holders.

After obtaining Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States, it’s important to have a plan for where to permanently reside legally or obtain another immigration status once the TPS designation expires. Are you interested in learning about whether you can get a Green Card after having Temporary Protected Status? Read on to learn more about the options available to TPS holders.

Did you know that if your child ages out of the legal age requirement to be considered a child on an immigration petition, you might still be able to retain their child classification so that they are still a “child” for immigration purposes? Indeed, you can! For example, if you are concerned about your child turning 21 years of age before a family petition is approved or a visa becomes available, you may still proceed with the family petition through the Child Status Protection Act. Read on to find out more about how this law can make it possible for your child, who is at risk of turning 21, to still get a visa or obtain their Green Card!

TPS stands out among the designations that USCIS grants because it is available to anyone coming from a list of specific countries so long as they can demonstrate that they meet basic nationality and/or residence requirements. Keep listening to learn more about the role that nationality plays in obtaining TPS, and the relationship you must establish with the country that you’re coming from.

Did you know that if you are an attorney in your home country, you might be able to obtain an O-Visa if you meet certain criteria? If you are an attorney and you can demonstrate extraordinary ability in your field of practice, you can potentially qualify for an O-1A Visa. Listen find out more!

Did you know that if you are in the U.S. on an L-1A work visa, as a manager or company executive, you can set yourself up to become eligible to get a Green Card through an EB-1C visa? Listen to learn more about this connected pathway between these two visas for managers and executives to get a Green Card!

Do you have a high-level employee working for you overseas who you would like to transfer to your U.S. office? If so, the L-1 visa is a great option! Listen to learn about the L-1 visa, which is available to people in a managerial or executive position or with specialized knowledge seeking to transfer to an U.S. branch of their company. 

Many of you are uncertain about whether Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or asylum is a better option of immigration relief to pursue for people fleeing from a dangerous situation in their country of origin. Although TPS and asylum both provide some similar protections to immigrants, there are also some key differences between the two. Read on to learn more about where they overlap, where they differ, and what the best course of action is if you think you might qualify for either.

Do you want to know how to prepare for and excel at your asylum interview? Listen to our first post, Asylum Process USA Part 1: The Three Parts To The Asylum Interview, to familiarize yourself with the three key parts of the interview. The following general tips and strategies will prepare you and help maximize the opportunity to present a good case at your interview!

Did you know that if you self-petition for a Green Card under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), your child may also be able to get a Green Card as a derivative beneficiary? Not only can you safely pursue the opportunity to stay in the United States and become a Permanent Resident through VAWA, but you can protect your children as well. Read on to find out more about how you can petition for you and your children to safely obtain Green Cards under VAWA! 

When applying for asylum, the interview is one of the most important parts of the application process. Here are the basics of what the asylum interview will be like, so you go in confident and know what to expect for this part of the asylum process!

There are three parts to an asylum interview: 1) application review, 2) personal statement/testimony, and 3) security questions. It’s important to familiarize yourself with each section before your interview so you are not too nervous and can excel at each part.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen has many benefits which include the right to vote in U.S. elections, traveling abroad as often as you want, serving on a jury, the ability to petition for your parents and siblings, and more! While you cannot become an U.S. Citizen overnight, you can certainly become a U.S. Citizen one day! The first step is to get a Green Card! Keep listening to learn more about the next steps. This is an exciting chapter in your life that will open many opportunities!

Applying for asylum to the United States is an extensive process that requires you to provide ample evidence that you are fleeing persecution in your country of origin. Your affidavit, also known as your Declaration, can easily be the make-or-break component of your application. If you use the opportunity that the Declaration gives you to tell your story well, it can set your case for success when you apply for asylum! Read on to find out why your Declaration is the most important part of your application!

Did you know that you can sponsor yourself for an O-1 Visa through a company you own? Indeed, you can! Read more to learn the requirements and see if this is an option for you!

Did you know that if you own a company or are an entrepreneur, you can list yourself as the sponsor for your H-1B Visa? Indeed, you can! Read on to find out more about the requirements to self-petition.

The 601 Waiver waives the Grounds of Inadmissibility, while the 601A Waiver is a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver. There are some differences between the two waivers. However, for both waivers, you must prove that the qualifying relative, such as a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder spouse, parent, or child, of the Applicant would suffer extreme hardship if the Applicant were forced to return to their home country, could not be in the U.S., and/or if the qualifying relative moved to the home country of the Applicant to avoid separation.

Seeking asylum might sound daunting, but listening to this podcast will provide you with an overview of the asylum process. There is no need to figure it all out on your own. Together, we will go through the eligibility, the application basics, and some pointers for a successful application.