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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Immigration Attorneys Trying for an H-1B visa can be very frustrating. As one of the most popular work visas in the U.S. for professionals, many pursue the H-1B visa, but many are disappointed. You see, the majority of H-1B vias are subject to an annual quota. This annual quota, known as a “cap,” means that many pursuing an H-1B visa will likely be disappointed. Because there is a limit on the number of H-1B visas, USCIS puts applicants in a lottery in order to select who will have their H-1B visa application processed. Read more . . .
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is providing information for nonimmigrant workers whose employment has terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily. These workers may have several options for remaining in the United States in a period of authorized stay based on existing rules and regulations. Read more . . .
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Mexican Citizens applying for a nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) classification can have now have work permits that last four years by paying a greater fee. This new option prevents the hassle of getting a TN work permit that would otherwise last only one year after a TN visa approval process of three years. Thus, this article offers an overview of this option. Read more . . .
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The food and drug industry in the United States is highly-competitive, housing talent from within the country and abroad. Businesses in these industries should be aware of the different visa options available for hiring foreign talent in order to stay on top in an otherwise highly competitive market. Thus, here’s an overview of potential visa options and immigration strategies for those in the food and drug industries. Read more . . .
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
According to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Canadian and Mexican Citizens can gain the opportunity to work in the United States in a wide range of positions that come under the USMCA TN classification. While the TN classification certainly comes with some limitations, there are many cases in which it can provide US employers with a very efficient process for bringing “professional” labor from Canada and Mexico. Read more . . .
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
On June 22nd, President Trump issued Proclamation suspending entry of aliens who present a risk to the U.S. Labor Market following the coronavirus outbreak. The Proclamation bans entry of certain nonimmigrant workers including H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L-1 until the end of the year. Read more . . .
Monday, April 13, 2020
Under the NAFTA treaty, Canadians (as well as Mexicans) who practice certain professional occupations and who have a job offer from a U.S. employer may apply for TN status Read more . . .
Monday, November 11, 2019
Canadian and Mexican professionals who are looking to move temporarily to the U.S. for work have several promising visa options. Individuals in this situation may be eligible for either a TN visa or an Read more . . .
Thursday, September 5, 2019
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created the TN Work Classification to facilitate the temporary employment approval of Canadian and Mexican citizens looking to work in the United States. This was intended to further strengthen both business and trade relations between the three countries. Upon approval of a TN, a Canadian or Mexican citizen can be admitted to the U.S. in increments of stay up to 3 years. Read more . . .
Thursday, December 28, 2017
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it is clarifying policy guidance (PDF, 71 KB) on the specific work activities its officers should consider when determining whether an individual qualifies for TN nonimmigrant status as an economist. Read more . . .
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Coming to the United States can be notoriously difficult, and the current political climate does not appear to be making it easier anytime soon. For individuals who are interested in coming to the US for business purposes there are still many options available, and knowing the differences between them is critically important to successfully applying for an employment visa. An employment-based immigration attorney can help. Read more . . .
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