Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Get a Green Card After Graduating from a US College?
In June of 2024, presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines by promising to “staple a green card to every diploma.” The implication was clear: Those who graduate from United States colleges could “automatically” receive a green card – allowing them to stay and work in the nation for an extended period. This comment sparked… Read More »
USA Conducts “Mass Deportation” of Chinese Migrants
Mass deportations are relatively rare in the United States. Most of the time, a handful of individuals are deported – and they are often sent to Mexico regardless of nationality. However, the United States sometimes deports over 100 people in a single move. The most recent mass deportation of this nature occurred in July… Read More »
Immigrating to the United States to Work on Schedule A Jobs
If you are a skilled worker and you want to immigrate to the United States, it makes sense to review Schedule A professions. Like many countries, the United States wants to attract workers that meet its specific needs. These needs usually revolve around labor shortages or target industries that the country wants to develop…. Read More »
How to Get Banned From Entering the United States
You might be surprised to learn how easy it is to get banned from entering the United States. Some people are banned from re-entry for only a few years, while others receive lifetime bans. Some immigrants even receive these bans despite attempting to enter the country lawfully. If you are facing the prospect of… Read More »
Biden Administration Announces Plan to Speed up Ejection of Certain Migrants
Immigration is a key issue as the United States approaches the 2024 Presidential Elections, and both candidates understand this. The American people are concerned about this issue, and both candidates have suggested different strategies to address their concerns. Recently, the Biden administration announced a new plan to speed up the court process for those… Read More »
Pursuing Citizenship or Residency as a US Teen in Florida
If you’re a teenager in Florida, you might already have plans to become a US permanent resident or citizen. It is never too early to start thinking about immigration goals, and many teens have the mental maturity and organizational skills to start developing effective plans at an early age. That being said, there are… Read More »
Which US Visa Lets Me Bring My Wife and Kids?
Relocating to the United States can be an exciting prospect, but the thought of leaving your wife and kids behind might stop you from making the move. Fortunately, a number of US visas allow you to bring your spouse and children with you. In many cases, your close family qualifies in an almost automatic… Read More »
Are Intra-Company Transfers Easier than Investment Visas?
You may be interested in obtaining an investment visa. Also known as a “golden visa,” this strategy allows you to use your personal wealth to work and live in the United States. But what happens if you don’t meet the requirements? An intra-company transfer could be easier to obtain in many ways. For more… Read More »
What Happens if You Try to Take Too Much Cash Across the US Border?
When entering the United States, you might be tempted to carry large amounts of cash into the country. Perhaps this cash represents your life savings, and you had no other way to safely transport it from a war-torn nation. Maybe you prefer to deal in cash due to a general distrust of the financial… Read More »
What Happens After You Get Deported?
For many people in the United States, deportation is something they’d rather not think about. Even though it may represent a looming threat, it doesn’t make sense to live in fear. But what happens when this ceases to be just a possibility? What happens if it becomes your reality? Suddenly, you may need to… Read More »
