Introduction
The Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, during his last visit to the United States, had promised to the Indian community about a life-time visa and exemption from the requirement of registering with police...
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CÓMO SOLICITAR A SU EMPLEADOR QUE PRESENTE UNA VISA H-1B PARA USTED SI SE ENCUENTRA EN FORMACIÓN PRÁCTICA OPCIONAL (OPT) O EN UNA EXTENSION DE OPT STEM.
Estamos en medio de la temporada de H-1B. Si usted todavía no ha comenzado a preparar la visa H-1B para su presentación el 1ero de Abril, no se desespere. No es demasiado tarde. Tomará alrededor de una semana más o menos para enviar y...
HOW TO ASK YOUR EMPLOYER ABOUT DOING AN H-1B FOR YOU IF YOU ARE IN OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) OR ON A STEM OPT EXTENSION.
We are in the midst of the H-1B season. If you have not yet begun to prepare the H-1B for the April 1st filing date, do not despair. It is not too late. It will take about a week or so to submit and...
DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants Seeking Employment-Based Lawful Permanent Residence.
Release Date: February 24, 2015
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez announced today that, effective May 26, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending eligibility for employment authorization...
H-1B PETITION PREPARATION & FILING: THE WHATS, WHYS AND HOWS OF EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE EVALUATIONS.
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...
WHAT H-1B EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LCA TO AVOID POTENTIAL DOL COMPLIANCE PITFALLS.
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...
EFFECTIVE JUNE 14, 2014 THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT HAS ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING: New regulations for international students to study in Canada.
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
•...
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015: THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT HAS ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING:
"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...
H-1B Master’s Cap: NOT Every Master’s Degree from a United States College or University Qualifies a Foreign National.
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...
Immigration Accountability Executive Action Was Announced By President Obama. Are You or Someone You Know a Beneficiary?
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...