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...
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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...
What’s the difference between an E-1 and E-2 visa?
E-1 and E-2 visas allow citizens of certain countries to travel to the United States and stay to either conduct trade or manage their investments in an American business. They also allow certain employees of the treaty trader or investor to stay in the U.S. as well....
5 reasons consular officials may deny your U.S. visa
There is unfortunately no guarantee that your visa application to come to the United States will be approved. Consular officials often provide foreign nationals with reasons for visa denial. If a reason is provided, only the applicant will be able to see this...
What business visas are best for temporary visits?
When people consider staying in the United States to perform business, they often envision a long, drawn-out visa process to do so. But while securing a visa can be a lengthy process for some, that's often not the case for those working on temporary projects. When you...
The state of H1-B visas in 2021
Over the past four years, and especially over the course of 2020, the United States government downsized several immigration programs including the H-1B visa, which they claimed would help protect U.S. workers and jobs. Changes were also made to block or restrict...
The basics of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Foreign nationals looking for entrepreneurial opportunities in the U.S. often take a look at the EB-5 visa. Known as the Immigrant Investor Program, it allows non-American businesspeople the opportunity to secure a green card in exchange for a substantial,...
Pro sports team says USCIS abused its discretion in EB-1 denial case
Who knows a hockey strength coach’s qualifications best, executives from the pro team hiring him or bureaucrats from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services? From the perspective of the former group, the mere raising of such a question is flatly nonsensical. And...
How the USCIS budget crunch might impact applicants
The federal agency in charge of managing the United States’ immigration policies is in real financial trouble. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is funded entirely by application fees and other charges, has projected a staggering budget...