Generally, for an Eb-2 and Eb-3 green card petitions, the employer cannot just file a green card petition with USCIS, but will first have to get an approved PERM Labor…
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An explanation of the requirements and acceptable evidence when applying for re-parole under the international entrepreneur parole program.
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An explanation of how the family of an entrepreneur can apply for parole under the international entrepreneur parole program.
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An entrepreneur can apply for parole under the international entrepreneur parole program from within the U.S., but must depart from the U.S. in order to actually be granted parole.
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Foreign nationals that have a Bachelor’s degree, 2 year of experience, or less than 2 years of experience could qualify for an Eb-3 green card.
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On November 10, 2021, after litigation between the American Immigration Lawyers Association and USCIS, USCIS will now grant automatic extension of work authorization to H-4.
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On November 10, 2021, after litigation between the American Immigration Lawyers Association and USCIS, USCIS has announced that L-2 visa holders will no longer be required to apply for work…
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Foreign nationals that have an Advanced degree, Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of experience, or an exceptional ability could qualify for an Eb-2 green card.
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Parents of minor international students on F-1 visa may apply for a B-2 visa and be allowed to stay for the duration of child’s academic program.
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Unskilled workers can get work authorization through spouses who hold L-1, E-2, and J-1 visas. Spouses of H1B and TN visa holders cannot work.
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Truck drivers and other unskilled workers can work with a US employer to get a green card allowing them to work in the United States, but the process may take…
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Different work visa options exist for unskilled workers (lower than bachelor’s degree). H-2B is available for seasonal and temporary positions only, 66,000 quota, drawn twice a year (January and June).
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The H1b lottery will continue to be based on a random selection and wage will not be a factor the system will look at.
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Two business partners can either both apply for an E-2 investor visa, or one can apply for an E-2 investor visa and the other one for E-2 employee visa.
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If your O-1 employment was terminated by the employer, the O-1 petition is liable for the cost of return transportation to the country of your last residence.
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You do not need a visa to open a personal or business bank account. To open a business bank account, you need the certificate of incorporation of an entity plus…
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E-2 visas can be advantageous due to lower investment requirement, no degree requirements, higher approval rates, long validity period, and spouse work authorization.
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O-1 visa is a dual intent visa and you can have a green card petition pending while you travel to the US on an O-1 visa.
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If you have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, it is sufficient to qualify you for a TN position that requires a Bachelor’s degree.
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Strategies to succeed in the “well positioned” prong of NIW petition: present evidence that your work has been implemented, utilized, or recognized by others in your field.
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While not common, Consular officers do have a discretion to send an O-1 petition to USCIS for re-consideration if they think you don’t meet the O-1 criteria.
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Eb-1c green card is a great option for executives or managers who worked for a foreign entity and now want to work for a US entity, and there is a…
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The US company must be willing to pay a prevailing wage to the foreign worker and must obtain a prevailing wage determination as part of the PERM process.
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If your current job and the PERM job are substantially comparable, then the employer cannot require more experience than you had at the time of initial hiring.
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The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed regulation to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals through administrative process and comment rulemaking.
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