Most nonimmigrant visas permit the visa holder to study, but those whose visas are primarily focused on work should ensure that they do not neglect that focus.
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We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business does landscape design.
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A B-1 visa can be issued to students enrolled in a foreign medical school who want to take an unpaid medical clerkship in the United States.
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An individual with a properly filed pending application to adjust status does not accumulate unlawful presence while the application is pending, but would begin to accumulate unlawful presence starting on…
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You don’t need to work full-time on your H1B visa and you can also start another H1b employment if the new employer sponsors you.
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Many types of public benefits may be claimed by a non-immigrant without triggering the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility, including unemployment benefits and other forms of earned benefits.
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The standard to show ties to a home country is much lower for a F-1 students than for a B visitors.
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Your spouse can apply for a dependent visa with you in your home country, even if she is not a national of this country.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is publishing an update to its Policy Manual to clarify that a current or former service member who received an uncharacterized discharge may be eligible…
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The reciprocity fee (also sometimes called a visa issuance fee) is a fee some foreign nationals must pay after their visa is approved.
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If your OPT work authorization is about to end, there may be other work visa options available for you such as STEM OPT, TN, H1b, or E2 visa.
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An overview of the requirements, benefits, and application process for the E-3 visa for specialty workers from Australia.
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Certain U.S. work visas allow for a 240-day extension of work authorization while the extension is pending if the extension is filed by the same employer.
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The O-1 visa permits work for multiple employers. You should discuss with an attorney to see if a new petition or amendment needs to be filed before accepting any new…
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We just had a TN extension of status petition approved by USCIS. The Applicant is a Canadian national and was applying for a TN under the Economist category.
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H-1B employee who is working for a cap-exempt employer can start a concurrent employment for a cap-subject employer without going through the lottery process.
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced the TPS for Venezuela has been extended for an additional 18 months.
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One of the changes from the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 is that EB-5 applicants can now benefit from INA 245(k) which can make it easier to adjust…
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L-1 employees may be paid by their foreign employer even while they are on L-1 status in the U.S.
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Today I went to the U.S. Consulate in Toronto to renew my E-2 visa. Our company was issued an E-2 visa 10 years ago, so this was our second renewal.
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An overview of risks and tips for navigating the TN Management Consultant category.
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Today I went to the U.S. Consulate in Toronto to renew my E-2 visa. Our company was issued an E-2 visa 10 years ago, so this was our second renewal.
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USCIS has sent out advisory recommending applicants applying for employment based green cards to submit their medical reports with the initial adjustment of status application for more efficient processing.
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E-2 investors should plan to hire employees in the U.S. It is strongest for the E-2 application to hire full-time employees who are not related to the investor.
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An overview of the employer’s requirements under the I-9 employment verification process.
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