Audience: People around the world and non-citizens living in the U.S. who are interested in a temporary or permanent way to stay in the United States. This might include a nonimmigrant (temporary) visa, such as for work or tourism; a green card (lawful permanent residence); or some other immigration benefit such as asylum or a U visa. Another audience includes lawyers and paralegals who want a concise overview of immigration law and application procedures. (Note: the audience should NOT include people seeking U.S. citizenship via naturalization, though the book does cover who is already a U.

S. citizen automatically, through family. Nor does it cover deportation (removal) proceedings in immigration court.) What is new in this edition: Covers major changes instituted by the Trump Administration, courts, and immigration agencies, including the latest travel bans or restrictions (based on nationality as well as COVID-19 outbreaks) and new procedures and changed policies, such as for asylum and H-1B visa applicants; new public charge rules requiring documentary proof of immigrants' financial self-sufficiency; and how to deal with COVID-19-related delays. In a time when the Trump Administration is blatantly attempting to reduce ALL immigration, this guide helps readers keep track of what remains possible under U.S. immigration law. The only immigration guide on the market that's both used and respected by lawyers and understandable to nonlawyers.

Comprehensive information source, covering virtually every type of U.S. visa, green card, or immigration benefit, including U visas for crime victims, employment-based visas and green cards, investment-based visas and green cards, asylum, family-based green cards, the diversity visa lottery, and more.