bruceld9's Articles http://www.goinglegal.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Safe Haven: Seeking asylum in the United States The United States is obligated under international law to admit eligible refugees and asylees to the United States when that person’s life or freedom is in jeopardy in their home country as set forth below. Even so, the relief of asylum is not easily awar... http://www.goinglegal.com/safe-haven-seeking-asylum-in-the-united-states-2152610.html 30th March 2011 H-1B visas for professionals and college graduates Most aliens that come to the United States do so under a B-1 or B-2 visa as a visitor which gives visitors up to 6 months stay in the US. However due to the recent policy of disfavoring extensions of visitors status, extending once visitors visa is almost... http://www.goinglegal.com/h1b-visas-for-professionals-and-college-graduates-2152607.html 30th March 2011 Meal & rest break violations in the healthcare industry Q: I work as a nurse in a hospital three days a week doing 12-hour shifts per day. We are allowed a 30 minute unpaid lunch break every day. I usually take my lunch at the hospital cafeteria. However, while clocked out for lunch, I am supposed to have my c... http://www.goinglegal.com/meal--rest-break-violations-in-the-healthcare-industry-2152606.html 30th March 2011 Fraud Waiver for False Marital Status Claim It seems that most everyone knows how difficult it is to deal with the United States Embassy, especially the one in Manila. As a result, many individuals resort to committing fraud and/or providing incorrect information on visa applications so that their ... http://www.goinglegal.com/fraud-waiver-for-false-marital-status-claim-2152586.html 30th March 2011 Advantages of immigration through an adjustment of status What is an Adjustment of Status? U.S. IMMIGRATION laws allow a person to change their immigration status from nonimmigrant or parolee to permanent resident, by applying for an adjustment of status (AOS). A great advantage to applying for AOS is that a ... http://www.goinglegal.com/advantages-of-immigration-through-an-adjustment-of-status-2152577.html 30th March 2011