In today’s globally competitive market, manufacturers are frequently on the hunt for exceptional talent to drive success and innovation. Often, this quest leads to individuals born outside the United States, necessitating employment sponsorship. In this week’s blog post, we explore how manufacturers can determine sponsorship needs while avoiding potential discrimination claims.

Introduction

Recruiting top-notch international talent...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an update to its Policy Manual, extending the maximum validity period of initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to five years for certain noncitizens. This applies to those authorized to work due to their status or circumstance, such as refugees and asylum grantees,...

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The Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) stands as a hallmark of collaborative progress, offering novel opportunities for engineering and scientific technologists aiming for temporary positions in Canada. This article offers a concise guide to the nuances of acquiring work permits under this accord.

Key Changes and Updates:

Noteworthy is...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the exemption of the biometric services fee as part of the application requirements for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, beginning Oct. 1.

Background

On April 19, USCIS announced that the agency was extending temporary suspension of the biometrics submission requirements for certain applicants...

If you received a Request for Evidence (RFE) to submit your Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record to USCIS, please respond to the RFE as soon as possible rather than waiting the entire 87-day response period.

Background

USCIS has issued RFEs to applicants for employment-based adjustment of status (including those adjusting as...

ભૂમિકા ભજવે છે. અહીં વિઝા બુલેટિન અને તેના મહત્વને લગતા કેટલાક વારંવાર પૂછાતા પ્રશ્નોના જવાબો પ્રસ્તુત છે.

1. વિઝા બુલેટિનની વ્યાખ્યા: વિઝા બુલેટિન શું છે? વિઝા બુલેટિન એક માસિક ચાર્ટ છે જે ગ્રીન કાર્ડની ઉપલબ્ધતાની વિગતો આપે છે. 140,000 કાનૂની કાયમી નિવાસી કાર્ડની વાર્ષિક મર્યાદા અને દેશ દીઠ ક્વોટા સિસ્ટમને જોતાં, તે બેકલોગના આધારે દર...

Dreaming of working in the U.S.? The L-1 visa might be your ticket. The L-1 visa is one of the most sought-after non-immigrant visas for those looking to work in the United States. Designed for intra-company transferees, it has two main categories: L-1A for managers and executives, and L-1B for those with specialized knowledge....

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing amendments to H-1B requirements and F-1 program regulations, a rule presently under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The proposed changes aim to modernize H-1B requirements and oversight, address cap-gap issues, and offer more flexibility in the F-1 program. Key areas under scrutiny...

The digital age has disrupted the traditional work environment, and with the rise of remote work, employers now face unique challenges concerning workers on H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas. From unintentional new job locations to providing notices for Labor Condition Applications (LCA), the regulatory terrain is complex. This article sheds light on the key...

Intro: The journey to securing an immigrant visa can sometimes feel like a maze with unexpected delays. One question echoing in the corridors of every immigration forum is - why does the National Visa Center (NVC) take an eternity to schedule visa interviews?

Here’s a breakdown of the process to help you gain a...