Immigration Lawyer Ari Sauer – The Immigration Answer Man

Memphis immigration lawyer Ari Sauer provides news and information on US immigration law.

I have a DREAM of enlisting in the U.S. military and becoming a U.S. citizen.

Question: I came to the U.S when I was 3yrs old. I am now 18. I am undocumented and was wondering if I can join the military? I’m pretty sure … Continue reading

September 15, 2010 · Leave a comment

Can I change my I-140 from the EB3 category to the EB2 category?

Question: I have an H1-B. I also have a greencard application which is pending based upon an I-140 that was filed under the EB3 category, with a priority date from … Continue reading

September 14, 2010 · Leave a comment

5 Myths About Immigration

The Washington Post posted an op-ed by Doris Meissner, senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, who served as commisioner of the INS from 1993 to 2000, where Ms. Meissner … Continue reading

May 3, 2010 · Leave a comment

Can a company ask an employee to pay for the costs for the company to sponsor the employee for an H-1B visa?

QUESTION: Can a company ask an employee to pay for the attorney fees and filing fees for the company to sponsor the employee for an H-1B visa? ANSWER: There are … Continue reading

April 29, 2010 · Leave a comment

Where can I find information on marches being held on May Day for Immigration Reform?

On May 1st, May Day, there will be rallies and marches held throughout the U.S. to let Congress know that our immigration system is broken and we need Comprehensive Immigration … Continue reading

April 28, 2010 · Leave a comment

How can the Arizona police tell if someone is "reasonably suspicious" of being in the U.S. in "illegal" status?

Usually I answer the questions posed by my readers myself. But in this case I beleive that comedian John Stuart has given the best explanation so far of how Arizona … Continue reading

April 27, 2010 · Leave a comment

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April 23, 2010 · Leave a comment

Am I required to tell immigration about an arrest even if it was an unlawful arrest?

QUESTION: I was imprisoned in my home country for protesting against the dictorial regime. When I applied for asylum, I answered ‘yes’ on the question asking if I had ever … Continue reading

April 22, 2010 · Leave a comment

10 Tips to Avoid Employment Discrimination

Employers are required to complete an I-9 form for each employee and should only hire employees who are authorized to work in the U.S. But it is very easy for … Continue reading

March 8, 2010 · Leave a comment

If I have a bachelors degree and five years experience with my company can I qualify for an EB-2 immigrant petition?

QUESTION: I have a little over 5 years of work experience in my field and I have a Bachelors degree. Of the 5 years, 2 years of experience is from … Continue reading

February 25, 2010 · Leave a comment