Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is The Difference Between An F-1 Visa And M-1 Visa?
The U.S. is home to some of the world’s top colleges and universities. In Southeast Pennsylvania alone, there is Villanova University, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Swarthmore College, and much more. Many international students come to the country to study. According to data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), there are… Read More »
Immigration Law: What Is A VAWA Self-Petition?
Initially passed into law in 1994 and reauthorized in 2022, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law designed to address the long-standing problem of domestic violence. Unfortunately, domestic violence affects all communities. For immigrants who do not have lawful permanent residency, dealing with domestic abuse can be especially challenging. VAWA offers… Read More »
What To Know About EB2-C Green Cards
The EB2 visa is an employment-based visa that can provide a path to lawful permanent residency in the United States. In other words, you could get a green card if you qualify for an EB2 visa. An EB2-C visa is a subcategory for those whose lawful permanent residency is in the “national interest” of… Read More »
Your Guide To Rear-End Collisions In Pennsylvania
Car crashes happen every day in our region. According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), there were more than 104,000 motor vehicle collisions reported in the Commonwealth in 2020 alone. Approximately half of car accidents are multi-vehicle crashes—with rear-end collisions being the most common type of multi-vehicle accident. Here, our Philadelphia… Read More »
What Is A Writ Of Mandamus In An Immigration Case?
The immigration process can sometimes be frustratingly slow. According to data from TRAC Immigration, there is currently a 1.86 million immigration case backlog nationwide. In Pennsylvania alone, there were 43,838 pending immigration cases at the end of August of 2022. You may be wondering: Do I have options if my immigration application is stuck… Read More »
What Are K-3 And K-4 Visas?
Family relationships are at the foundation of the American immigration system. The majority of people who immigrate to the United States—approximately 66 percent—do so primarily through a family connection. A challenge for families immigrating to the U.S. is that the immigration process can be difficult to navigate and take a significant amount of time…. Read More »
Your Guide To The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
As explained by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a specialized provision that allows foreign nationals and their eligible immediate family members to receive a green card if they make a qualifying job-supporting investment into an American project. Here, our Philadelphia business immigration attorney provides an in-depth… Read More »
