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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’VE OVERSTAYED LEGAL STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES
All non-immigrant U.S. visas are issued for a specific period of time, based on the visa type. The date by which a nonimmigrant must...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 136 min read


Not selected in the H-1B lottery? How our client's alternative visa was approved in 5 days. Now she is applying for a Green Card without the PERM process delays.
“Your second H-1B lottery attempt failed. Again, your case was not selected.” Those words hit hard for a brilliant scientist who had been...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 122 min read

Already have an H-1B visa approval? Changing jobs doesn't mean starting over.
Many candidates don't realize they can "transfer" their H-1B status to a new employer without going through the lottery again. The H-1B...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 112 min read


How to Obtain Temporary Hospitality, Retail, and Service Industry Workers Through the H-2B Visa
One of the biggest complaints in the hospitality, retail, and service industries is the difficulty in finding and retaining a reliable...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 24, 201911 min read


U.S. House Passes Significant ‘Dreamer’ Immigration Bill with Potential to Grant Permanent Residency
Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an ambitious immigration bill aimed...
Jennifer Grady
Jun 5, 20193 min read


USCIS Continues to make Marijuana Activity a “Conditional Bar” to Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
Photo by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels Thirty-three US states, The District of Columbia, and at least 26 countries around the world have...
Jennifer Grady
May 3, 20195 min read


Immigration As Usual? Moving Forward in Times of Uncertainty
by Anthony Mance, Esq. and Jennifer Grady, Esq. Recent announcements by the Trump Administration declaring enhanced vetting of current...
Jennifer Grady
Nov 16, 201712 min read


The Grady Firm, P.C. Expands to Orange County with Irvine, CA Office
The Grady Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Irvine, California, to better serve the needs of its...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 11, 20172 min read


Visa Options for Fashion Models (O-1B, H-1B3, and P-3 Visas)
Do you dream of walking down the runway at New York Fashion Week? Are you interested in becoming a brand ambassador for a prestigious...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 14, 20173 min read


O-1B Visa for Artists or Actors with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in the Arts Industries
Calling all talented artists and actors! Are you an actor trying to make a breakthrough in Hollywood? Or perhaps you are a renowned...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 27, 20173 min read


Q-1 Visa is an Opportunity to Share Your Culture through an Employer’s International Exchange
Are you interested in sharing your home country’s cultures and traditions while working in the U.S.? Are you an employer interested in...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 27, 20172 min read


Internationally Recognized Professional Athletes, Gamers, and Entertainers are Eligible for P-1 Visa
Photo courtesy of http://lat.ms/2vEE8z5 The P-1 visa is a viable alternative for athletes and entertainers who may not meet the...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 27, 20174 min read


Visa Options for Entrepreneurs and Recent Grads: H-1B Visa through Global Entrepreneur in Residence
In the absence of an official “startup visa”, and in lieu of the International Entrepreneur Parole Rule, which has now been postponed...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 27, 20174 min read


P-2 and P-3 Visas for Performers, Artists, and Entertainers in Reciprocal Exchange Programs
If you are coming to the U.S. to perform, teach, or coach under a reciprocal exchange program or a culturally unique program, you may be...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 25, 20173 min read


L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa for Employees With Specialized Knowledge
The L-1B visa permits a U.S. employer to transfer a professional employee with specialized knowledge from one of its foreign offices to...
Jennifer Grady
Dec 2, 20163 min read

Now is the Time to Start Preparing Your H-1B Visa Application
The H-1B visa is one of the most popular ways for foreign professionals in specialty occupations to obtain a work visa, and even a Green...
Jennifer Grady
Nov 30, 20162 min read


Take Action on Your Immigration Application Before Fees Increase 12/23 and a New Administration Take
If you are planning to file an application for a visa, Green Card, or naturalization, we highly recommend you do so before the end of the...
Jennifer Grady
Nov 17, 20162 min read


The Grady Firm Co-Sponsors event for Businesses Starting or Relocating Within California
On September 27, 2016, The Grady Firm co-sponsored an event with the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce geared towards companies that are...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 7, 20163 min read


Immigrant Entrepreneurs May Be Able to Remain in the U.S. on Parole Under New Rule Proposed by DHS
On August 31, 2016 , the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an amendment to its regulations in an effort to increase and...
Jennifer Grady
Sep 20, 20162 min read


Apply NOW for U.S. Citizenship: Vote in November Elections & Have Your Application Reviewed
If you are a Legal Permanent Resident who has held off on applying for U.S. citizenship, now is the time to submit your application to...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 8, 20162 min read
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