Immigration to the US is getting complicated: What should you know before applying?

The article warns of delays and increased scrutiny in US immigration processes, featuring Rebecca Mordechai, head of the immigration department at the law firm Decker, Pex, Levi. She advises checking status before domestic flights, clarifies that marriage to a US citizen does not regularize status, and explains differences between work visa categories.

The article examines the growing complications in US immigration processes, focusing on delays and increased scrutiny by authorities. Rebecca Mordechai, head of the US immigration department at the law firm Decker, Pex, Levi, notes that overload on immigration authorities and staff shortages are key factors in delays, with some cases waiting up to a year for approval even when not complex. She emphasizes that passport return after an interview may also be delayed due to additional checks, and that this phenomenon is not unique to Israel. The article warns against domestic flights in the US for those whose status is not regularized, and clarifies that marriage to a US citizen or a job offer does not automatically regularize status. It also reviews differences between H-1B, L, E-1, and E-2 visas, and recommends checking legal status before leaving the US. The article markets the firm's services, citing 49 years of experience and contact details.