Analysis of the National Interest Waiver (NIW) Petition Under Federal Immigration Law

Analysis of the National Interest Waiver (NIW) Petition Under Federal Immigration Law

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Yuri A / shutterstock.com The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an immigration pathway available to certain foreign nationals under the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category of the U.S. immigration system. The NIW allows an individual to seek a waiver of the job offer requirement, including the labor certification […]

Analysis: Extending a Vacation Stay in the United States Under Federal Immigration Law

Analysis: Extending a Vacation Stay in the United States Under Federal Immigration Law

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Alisa.strj/shutterstock.com When a foreign national is visiting the United States on a temporary basis, such as for tourism or vacation purposes, they may sometimes wish to extend their stay beyond the period initially granted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Under federal immigration law, extending a vacation […]