Posts by Davis & Associates

The H-1B visa program allows employers to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations.  In order for foreign workers to qualify for the H-1B visa program, certain criteria have to be met.  First, the foreign employee must have highly specialized knowledge in a particular field, such as a medical doctor, computer programmer, teacher, engineer, etc.  Second,…

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, is a U.S. immigration policy that allows protection from deportation and eligibility for a work permit to those individuals that came to the U.S. as a minor, and had entered and remained in the U.S. illegally.  This deferred action of deportation is good for a 2 year period…

In 1990, a U.S. immigration law was established for the purpose of American job creation and economic growth.  The EB-5 visa program allows for foreign investors to become permanent residents by obtaining a green card.  A foreign investor would need to meet certain requirements in order to qualify for the program such as capital investment,…

For employers seeking business visas in Houston, the U.S. immigration program offers many different types of work visas to fit the needs of employers and employees alike.  However, when hiring foreign nationals, it is imperative that employers and employees have a clear understanding of the visa program and its process.  Here are some of the…

Marriage is not an automatic guarantee of U.S. citizenship.  The process of marriage immigration law can be long and tedious. It is important to properly follow all of the necessary steps and give full disclosures to prevent delay or even halt resident or citizenship status.      Can I marry a non-U.S. citizen? Yes, you may,…