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Thursday, July 28, 2022
When terminating a foreign worker in the United States, employers must consider several State and Federal immigration laws. Therefore, this guide by the NPZ Law Group will explain what employers must do when terminating certain types of noncitizen workers. Read more . . .
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
As of January 30, 2022, USCIS and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began issuing Form I-94, Arrival-Departure records, with new classes of admission (COA) codes for certain E and L nonimmigrant dependent spouses who are employment authorized based on their status. The COA designations for E nonimmigrant spouses are E-1S, E-2S, E-3S, and L-2S for nonimmigrant L spouses. Forms I-94 containing these code designations are acceptable as a List C, #7 employment authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security. UPDATE:USCIS mailed notices in early April 2022, to E and L spouses (age 21 or over) who have an unexpired Form I-94 that USCIS issued before Jan. 30, 2022. Read more . . .
Friday, February 25, 2022
The Systems Enforcement Analysis and Review (SEAR) office of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed on January 31st, 2022, that it was applying new admission codes to identify the spouses of E and L principals for work authorization documentation. This decision was made in light of the litigation settlement (Settlement) on November 12th, 2021, which recognized that spouses of L-1 intracompany transferees (L-2) and E-1, E-2, and E-3 nonimmigrant visa holders could work “incident to their status” as the principal nonimmigrants’ spouses. Read more . . .
Monday, January 3, 2022
The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers through the end of 2022 to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have a petition approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This new authorization applies to temporary workers applying for H-1, H-3, H-4, L, O, P, Read more . . .
Monday, November 15, 2021
As of November 12, 2021, USCIS considers E-1, E-2, E-3 and L-2 dependent spouses employment authorized incident to status. To obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD or Form I-766) evidencing both identity and employment authorization, such dependent spouses may file an Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765). Read more . . .
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The United States offers a variety of visas for those looking to come to conduct business. One such visa is the E-2 Treaty Investor visa. While there are a set of extensive requirements to qualify for an E-2 visa, being granted E-2 status will allow a person to travel to the United States with a visa that will be valid for up to two years with an unlimited number of two-year extensions available. Read more . . .
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Two of the most highly sought after employment-based visas are the EB-2 and the EB-3 classifications. Read more . . .
Monday, January 13, 2020
If you are looking to come to the U.S. to work, you may be overwhelmed by visa options and information. It is often difficult to discern which visa would be best for you under the circumstances. If you are a professional considering immigrating to the U. Read more . . .
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
On Tuesday August 20, 2019, the French-American community heard of an unexpected announcement in which the conditions of validity for the E1 and E2 non-immigrant visa were revised. Previously, holders of this visa, based on review of their dossier and validation of their business plan, were granted a five-year visa. Following this latest announcement, the reasons for which are still unsure, the validity has been reduced to 15 months. According to American immigration law, visa categories are aligned with the conditions attributed to American citizens in partner countries. However, there has not been a recent change in the French immigration laws pertaining to this visa category. Read more . . .
Friday, August 9, 2019
An E-2 Investor Visa may be available to certain foreign investors or employees of foreign investors who are looking to invest a substantial amount of capital in a United States business. The visa grants the recipient two years to legally work in the U.S. with the ability to renew an indefinite amount of times. This type of visa is a great option for those who qualify. Read more . . .
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Can I qualify for an E-2 visa if I have borrowed my investment funds?Investors looking to temporarily enter and work in the United States may seek an E-2 visa. E-2 visas are non-immigrant visas created for foreign entrepreneurs from countries that have a special treaty with the U.S. With an E-2 visa, foreign investors can live and work in the U.S. if they make a “substantial investment” in a U.S. enterprise. While E-2 visas can provide the legal path to entry that some foreign investors need, they can be hard to secure. Many E-2 visa applications are denied if the investor does not adequately prove the source and/or the flow of their funds. Read more . . .
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