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Castro Law PLLC is passionate about providing the right solutions for your legal needs. Navigating the legal system can leave anyone exhausted, confused and frustrated.


Castro Law PLLC will guide you through this process from start to finish. Whether you are looking to attain citizenship, incorporate your small business or remedy damages to your person or property, the Castro Law Firm can potentially help you reach your desired outcome. 

Juan Castro

Citizenship & Immigration 

Worker Visas

Deportation Defense

Permanent Residency

San Antonio Immigration Attorney

We are bilingual at Castro Law. We can work with you on payments for some of our services. You can discuss your issues with us in confidence, knowing that someone like you is looking out for your best interests when dealing with ICE, the USCIS and other immigration and law enforcement organizations. We service clients in San Antonio and throughout the entire state of Texas. If you are in the area and need help with immigration law, please contact us to discuss your issue as soon as possible. Hablamos Español!

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By Juan Castro 13 Jul, 2023
Are you seeking immigration options for employing a nanny? Families or individuals seeking short-term childcare may benefit from the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program. Understanding Nanny Immigration Options: When it comes to hiring a nanny from a foreign country, families have several immigration options to consider, such as the cultural exchange au-pair J-1 Visa, the B-1 visa for accompanying domestic help, or the H-2B visa for temporary help. This article delves into the H-2B visa option for nannies. The H-2B Nonimmigrant Visa for Nannies: The H-2B visa has gained popularity as an ideal solution for families seeking to employ nannies temporarily. This nonimmigrant visa program allows employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified U.S. workers are available. By leveraging the H-2B visa, families can ensure consistent childcare during peak seasons or when local talent is scarce. Requirements for Hiring a Nanny on an H-2B Visa: To employ a nanny through the H-2B visa program, families must fulfill specific requirements. They need to demonstrate a temporary or seasonal need for a nanny due to factors like increased workloads, intermittent schedules, or other specific family circumstances. It is essential to prove that no U.S. workers are available and willing to perform the job, protecting American workers' interests. Keep in mind, to be approved for an H-2B nanny visa, the family must show that the nanny is not for a permanent need. A temporary need for purposes of the H-2B program is defined as a one-time occurrence, a seasonal need, a peakload need, or an intermittent need. Generally, this means that the maximum period of need must be one year or less. However, in the case of a one-time occurrence, a temporary need could last up to 3 years. The Process of Obtaining an H-2B Visa for a Nanny: Securing an H-2B visa for a nanny involves a step-by-step process. First, families must submit a temporary labor certification application to the Department of Labor (DOL), demonstrating their recruitment efforts to hire U.S. workers. Once the DOL approves the certification, the family can proceed with the visa application through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Early planning is crucial due to the annual cap on H-2B visas. Benefits of the H-2B Visa for Families and Nannies: The H-2B visa program offers numerous advantages for both families and nannies. Families can ensure uninterrupted childcare during demanding periods and find qualified caregivers who meet their specific needs. They can also expose their children to diverse cultures through interactions with foreign nannies. On the other hand, nannies benefit from professional growth, cultural immersion, and improved financial prospects while working in the United States. When considering immigration options for employing a nanny, families should explore various avenues to meet their child care requirements legally. The H-2B nonimmigrant visa program stands out as an excellent solution, enabling families to hire foreign nannies when local talent is scarce. By following the necessary steps and meeting the program's requirements, families can ensure quality child care, while nannies gain professional experience and cultural exposure. Embracing the H-2B visa program creates a win-win situation for families and nannies, fostering a positive and enriching child care experience.
02 Feb, 2023
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced new designs to improve security of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS will begin issuing the redesigned cards on Jan. 30, 2023. The new Green Card and EAD designs contain state-of-the-art technology that continues to safeguard national security and improve service for customers. Changes include improved detailed artwork; tactile printing that is better integrated with the artwork; enhanced optically variable ink; highly secure holographic images on the front and back of the cards; a layer-reveal feature with a partial window on the back photo box; and data fields displayed in different places than on previous versions. “This redesign further demonstrates USCIS’ commitment to taking a proactive approach against the threat of secure document tampering, counterfeiting, and fraud,” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. “Consistent updates to secure documents, informed by our knowledge of the latest methods of bad actors and the innovation and ingenuity of our staff, ensure the continued integrity of secure documents issued by our agency.” The introduction of the new designs does not mean that currently issued cards are invalid. Current cards remain valid until their expiration date (unless otherwise noted, such as through an automatic extension of a Green Card or EAD as indicated on a Form I-797, Notice of Action, or in a Federal Register notice). Some Green Cards and EADs issued after Jan. 30, 2023, may still display the existing design format because USCIS will continue using existing cardstock until current supplies are depleted. Both versions of the cards are acceptable for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification; E-Verify; and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE). Some older Green Cards do not have an expiration date. These older Green Cards without an expiration date generally remain valid; however, USCIS encourages applicants with these older cards to consider applying for a replacement card to prevent fraud or tampering should the card ever get lost or stolen. See USCIS’s official announcement by clicking here .
01 Feb, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 18,216 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2023 with start dates on or before March 31, 2023, under the recently announced H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule. USCIS continues to accept petitions for H-2B nonimmigrant workers for the additional 20,000 visas allotted for nationals of Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. USCIS recently began accepting H-2B petitions under the Dec. 15 temporary final rule increasing the cap by up to 64,716 additional H-2B nonimmigrant visas for fiscal year FY 2023. Of the 64,716 additional visas, 44,716 were available only for returning workers. The remaining 20,000 visas are set aside for nationals of Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras who are exempt from the returning worker requirement. Petitioners whose workers were not accepted for the 18,216 returning-worker allotment are encouraged to file under the Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras allotment while visas remain available. As of January 26, 2023, USCIS has received petitions requesting 4,260 workers under the 20,000 visas set aside for nationals of Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. USCIS will continue to accept H-2B petitions for workers filing under the Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras allotment, as well as those who are exempt from the congressionally mandated cap. This includes petitions for: Current H-2B workers in the United States petitioning to extend their stay and, if applicable, change the terms of their employment or change their employers; Fish roe processors, fish roe technicians, and/or supervisors of fish roe processing; and Workers performing labor or services in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and/or Guam (until Dec. 31, 2029). Additional information on the FY 2023 supplemental visas is available here .
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