Apr
28

First in a Series: Brain Drain, The Stark Choices & Exodus of Highly-Skilled Immigrants & Investors from the U.S. Due to Recent Immigration Policies

In the wake of the 2016 Presidential election, countless would-be immigrants have been forced to rethink their immigration to the United States. This trend, while not surprising, is particularly alarming when the data on highly-skilled students, foreign-born workers, and potential investors is considered. Marketa Lindt, President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, recently testified to […]

Apr
24

Resumen de la Proclamación de 4/22/2020Suspendiendo la Entrada de Inmigrantes que Presentan Riesgo al Mercado de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos Durante la Recuperación Económica Siguiendo COVID-19

QUIEN ES AFECTADO POR ESTA PROCLAMACION? Una grande categoría de gente afectada por esto son Ciudadanos Americanos que están peticionando a sus padres, hermanos(as), o hijo(as) adultos para entrar a los Estados Unidos como Residente Permanente. Si ya está adentro de los Estados Unidos y su familiar que es Ciudadano Americano esta peticionando para su […]

Apr
23

The Department Of Homeland Security Has Proposed Changes To The Affidavit Of Support, Form I-864. This Is What You Need To Know If You Are In The Process Of Petitioning For A Family Member

Background: An Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, is required for most family-sponsored immigrants and some employment-based immigrants.  The Affidavit of Support creates a contract between the sponsor and the U.S. government, whereby, the sponsor agrees to provide financial support to the immigrant and that the sponsor would be liable for any reimbursement obligation incurred as […]

Apr
23

Summary of the April 22, 2020 Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak

WHO IS AFFECTED BY THIS PROCLAMATION? A major category of people who are affected by this are US Citizens who are petitioning for their parents, siblings, or adult children to enter the US as a Permanent Resident (Green Card). If you are already inside the United States and your US Citizen family member is petitioning […]

Apr
20

COVID-19 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: YOU HAVE RIGHTS REGARDLESS OF YOUR IMMIGRATION STATUS IN THE US. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND DEFEND THEM!

Your Rights as an Employee If you are still working, your employer is legally required to provide you with a safe workplace, including protections from COVID-19. Such as: Increase physical distancing at work site; Creating physical barriers; Regular cleaning of all surfaces, equipment and tools; Provide workers and others with a place to wash hands […]

Apr
17

I AM NOT A US CITIZEN: IS THERE ANY FINANCIAL RELIEF AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR ME OR MY SMALL BUSINESS?

Over the last few weeks many of our clients and community members have been looking for answers to this question. Paschal Nwokocha & Chukwu Law Office is here to help you navigate through these trying times. There are some Federal and Local initiatives that are providing financial assistance to those affected by COVID19.  Below, you […]