Bracero redirects here. For the sportscaster, see Rafael Bracero. The first Braceros arrive in Los Angeles by train in 1942. Photograph by Dorothea Lange The Bracero Program (named for the Spanish term bracero, strong-arm) was a series of laws and diploma
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The Emergency Quota Act, also known as the Emergency Immigration Act of 1921, the Immigration Restriction Act of 1921, the Per Centum Law, and the Johnson Quota Act (ch. 8, 42 Stat. 5 of May 19, 1921) restricted immigration into the United States. Althoug
Continue reading >>Many people have become very disappointed during this economic downturn. In the past, scientific researchers, engineers, and other noteworthy individuals have filed NIW and EB-1A petitions to obtain a green card and stay in the U.S. However, during this
Continue reading >>EB-1 (b) is a subcategory under Employment-Based First Preference Immigration for an Outstanding Professor or Outstanding Researcher. In order to be considered as an Outstanding Professor or Researcher the individual must be internationally recognized a
Continue reading >>EB-1(A) is a subcategory under Employment-Based First Preference Immigration reserved for Persons of Extraordinary Ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. In order to be qualified as a Person of Extraordinary Ability one must demonstr
Continue reading >>It is no secret of course that the layoffs of the past six-twelve months are a serious concern for all workers, but especially for foreign nationals whose visa status is contingent upon maintaining employment with a specific employer. There are many myths
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