by Rusten C. Hurd, Esq | Apr 25, 2023 | Immigration, National Interest Waiver
The once-dominant labor certification (PERM) process, long considered the gold standard for securing an EB-2 visa, is on its deathbed. Yes, you read that right: PERM for EB-2 is dead. What’s taking its place? The National Interest Waiver (NIW) category, which is... 
by Rusten C. Hurd, Esq | Jan 12, 2021 | E-2 Visa, Visa Approvals
Congratulations to our client, a dual Canadian and Chinese national who recently received an approval of her change of status request to E-2 Status. The client is an optometrist who will operate an optometry practice in Austin, Texas. In addition to the healthcare... 
by Rusten C. Hurd, Esq | Jan 10, 2021 | EB-1 Visa, Green Cards
A lot is set to change for EB-1 visas, and immigration in general, in 2021. Much was thrown off in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the tightened immigration restrictions that followed in the United States. In 2021, though, it appears that the new... 
by Rusten C. Hurd, Esq | Apr 20, 2020 | Green Cards, Immigration
Strategies discussed include Motions to Reopen, Reconsider, BIA and AAO Appeals as well as Federal Court Challenges. Did you just receive an immigration denial or are you concerned about the possibility of receiving one? You are not alone. Based on data released from... 
by Rusten C. Hurd, Esq | Jan 21, 2020 | E-2 Visa, Visa Approvals
Congratulations to our E2 Visa Clients from Canada who were each recently approved through the US Consulate in Toronto, Canada for a company that specializes in the production and distribution of men’s personal care products. Dedicated to innovation and customer...
