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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
The green card freeze will last longer than originally planned. In April, the White House issued a proclamation making significant, temporary changes to the U.S. immigration process. That included a 60-day ban on certain green cards. In June, the administration issued...
A handful of popular foreign work visa programs are being suspended. On June 22, 2020, the White House administration issued an executive order suspending the issuance of some specific work visas. The impacted programs include H-1B for skilled workers, H-2B for...
Businesses in New York may face new immigration challenges in dealing with the coronavirus crisis. Companies have already faced a number of concerns, and the restrictions on travel imposed due to COVID-19 may intensify them. Many companies rely on the H-1B program to...
Foreign nationals have relied on E-1 and E-2 visas when they wanted to enter New York or other U.S. locations to make investments or engage in trade. The Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights with Iran had granted Iranians the ability to apply for...
Some companies in New York may hire foreign students on an F-1 visa that allows them to work for a U.S. company for one to three years as part of what is called the Optional Training Program. Colleges, employers and students alike praise the program, but according to...
