As more international entrepreneurs look to build their companies in the United States, understanding the interplay between U.S. visa options and startup ownership structures has become essential. Choosing the wrong entity or pursuing the wrong immigration strategy can delay — or even derail — your plans.
Here’s what foreign...
U.S. citizen entrepreneurs who own businesses abroad or manage multinational operations often ask: Can I transfer employees from my foreign business to the United States under the L-1 visa category, even if I’m a U.S. citizen? The short answer is yes — provided the business meets the requirements for a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and...
Corporate immigration is a vital component of workforce mobility and talent acquisition in the United States. Each year, businesses rely on immigration programs to bring highly skilled professionals, executives, researchers, and investors to the U.S. while navigating a legal system shaped by decades of policy evolution.
This overview introduces...
On April 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) introduced two important tools designed to improve transparency and help visa applicants worldwide monitor interview scheduling trends. These tools serve two major categories: Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV) and Immigrant Visas (IV).
Tool 1: Global Visa Wait Times Tool – For...
The L-1 visa is a popular choice for companies seeking to transfer employees from foreign offices to the U.S. But what about small businesses with only a handful of employees? Can a company with a small team still sponsor an L-1 visa for its executives, managers, or specialized employees? The answer is...
The current administration has introduced new executive orders that are reshaping U.S. immigration policy and trade relations, creating significant implications for Canadian businesses, cross-border operations, and U.S. employers. These changes are affecting temporary work visas, immigration enforcement, and trade agreements, prompting companies and foreign workers to prepare for increased scrutiny and processing delays.
The U.S. Department of State has quietly updated Visa Interview Waiver eligibility rules, limiting waivers to a smaller group of applicants. These changes took effect immediately and are already affecting visa applicants at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
If you need a visa renewal or stamping, it is critical to understand these updates...
President Trump has revoked many Biden-era policies that aimed to improve processing efficiency at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (DOS). As a result, employers should prepare for:
More restrictive criteria for expedited processing requests.Many people reach out to immigration attorneys with heartfelt stories about individuals they know who are wonderful, hardworking, and kind-hearted, hoping to sponsor them for U.S. immigration. While character and goodwill are commendable, U.S. immigration law does not have a visa category based solely on these qualities. Immigration to the United States...
The January 20, 2025, Executive Order on Securing Our Borders has introduced changes that impact various immigration policies, leaving many travelers uncertain about their ability to re-enter the United States using Advance Parole. While new guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides clarity, individuals planning to travel should take necessary precautions.
