American universities have always been among the best in the world. Every year, thousands of international students choose to travel to the United States for their studies. And yet, after graduation, many choose to take their talent elsewhere. Of international...
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New rule allows for some work permits to remain valid for up to 18 months after expiration
Last year, due to substantial immigration backlogs, the USCIS implemented a rule that allowed for an extension of up to 180 days for many expired work permits. This amount of time has recently been extended by an additional 360 days – giving many workers 18 months of...
Immigration law in 2022: What can we expect?
There is no doubt that the U.S. immigration system is currently facing serious issues, many of which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The current administration has promised to prioritize immigration reform and provide much-needed relief since entering the...
USCIS settlement allows many spouses of visa holders to continue working
The past several years have introduced unprecedented delays and bottlenecks to the U.S. immigration system. For many spouses of H-1B and L-1 visa holders, these delays put their jobs and their very livelihoods at risk. Processing times for renewing employment...
How entrepreneurs can qualify for an O-1 visa
There are a variety of visa options for foreign business owners and entrepreneurs. One of the more overlooked options is the O-1 visa. O-1 visas are reserved for proven, talented individuals who are at the top of their respected fields. While this visa may not be...
U.S. Resumes The International Entrepreneur Parole Program
In January 2017, the Obama Administration introduced the International Entrepreneur Parole Program, authorizing qualifying entrepreneurs to stay in the country for as long as five years without needing a visa. While there are a variety of U.S. visa programs available...
Trump-Era Work Visa Ban Lifted, What Does That Mean For You?
Last June, the White House issued a work visa ban that affected many foreign workers and their spouses who were trying to move into the country. However, at the end of March, President Biden allowed this ban to expire, opening the floodgates for visa processing to...
How the Biden Administration’s executive actions may impact business immigration and work visas
The Biden administration promised to make sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy in 2021, and the White House wasted no time in releasing several executive orders to reverse the direction of the previous administration. While many of the changes have been focused...
Benefits of an L-1 visa for foreign workers
There are several visa options available to foreign workers who want to travel to the United States for business. H-1B visas allow a limited number of skilled workers to enter the country temporarily every year, O-1 visas allow entry for those with extraordinary skill...
Sponsoring an employee for a green card: Employer requirements
Whether you are looking to sponsor one of your current employees to become a permanent resident, or wish to sponsor a potential employee, there are several steps and requirements that both the foreign national and you, the employer, must fulfill. By sponsoring an...