Release Date: February 24, 2015
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León RodrÃguez announced today that, effective May 26, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending eligibility for employment authorization...
Introduction
Most prospective H-1B employees and H-1B employers begin with either of the following two questions: "I would like to work in the U.S. using an H-1B visa, but am not sure if I qualify" or"I want to hire a foreign worker but not sure if the individual qualifies for an H-1B visa."
As briefly touched-upon...
The H-1B visa program permits a United States employer ("employer") to temporarily employ nonimmigrants to fill specialized jobs in the United States. The Immigration and Nationality Act (the "INA" or the "Act") requires that an employer pay an H-1B worker the italicize of the actual wage or the locally prevailing wage, in order...
WHY THE CHANGE?
• These new rules reduce the possibility for deception or misuse of the program, while also safeguarding Canada's international reputation for its excellent education.
WHAT ARE THESE NEW RULES?
• The CIC now limits the issuance of study permits to applicants who will be studying at adesignated learning institution
•...
"Express Entry," a new immigration system, used to manage and select applicants to immigrate into the country.
• Express Entry uses electronic profiles to highlight a person's best attributes including education, work experience and language skills, among others
• These profiles are looked at under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program...
Introduction
Many F-1 visa holders, particularly those who are engaged in Optional Practical Training (OPT), often change their nonimmigrant immigration status to become professional specialty workers (H-1B workers). The H-1B cap is the Congressionally-mandated limit on the number of individuals who may be granted H-1B status during each fiscal year. Most foreign nationals...
After years, President Obama has finally announced his plan for Administrative Relief. It is not a "Presidential Order". It is not an Immigration Bill (although it is hoped that it may lead to one). The program will go under the name "Immigration Accountability Executive Action". The following is a short description of some of...
Introduction
Many F-1 visa holders, particularly those who are engaged in Optional Practical Training (OPT), often change their nonimmigrant immigration status to become professional specialty workers (H-1B workers). The H-1B cap is the Congressionally-mandated limit on the number of individuals who may be granted H-1B status during each fiscal year. Most foreign nationals...
Although the U.S. economy slowed down a bit during the fourth quarter of 2014, recent reports suggest that it would pick up again because of continued job growth, consumer confidence and spending increases. What does this mean for the immigration practitioners, professionals, and prospective H-1B employers and employees? Assuming that the economy performs as...
Aunque la economÃa de Estados Unidos se desaceleró un poco durante el cuarto trimestre de 2014, los informes recientes sugieren que habrá un nuevo repunte debido al crecimiento de empleo continuo, la confianza del consumidor y el aumento de gastos. ¿Qué significa esto para los profesionales de inmigración, profesionales, empleadores y posibles empleados H-1B?...
