If you are an employer looking to sponsor a foreign national employee for a green card, you may find the process to be complex, especially when PERM is involved. It is an extremely lengthy process involving many steps which are subject to strict timelines. The regulations are exacting, and documentation requirements are strict. Before you undertake this process, you should understand the terminology, the various stages, the timing, and employer requirements.
Read MoreYou run a consulting company. Can you hire a foreign national on an H-1B visa? Will USCIS approve an H-1B petition for an employee you place at a 3rd party website? The answer is yes, it can be done.
Read MoreOn November 12, 2021, USCIS issued new policies granting the benefit of automatic extension of employment authorization for certain H-4, E, and L nonimmigrant dependent spouses, in settlement of the Shergill case. Two (2) updates have since been issued regarding the employment authorization of E and L visa holder spouses and their employment authorization.
Read MoreRecently, you may have heard the term “interfiling” used when discussing the I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. But what does this term mean? There are 2 popular categories used for filing an employment-based green card (both are PERM-based): EB-2 and EB-3.
Read MoreBusiness-based immigration is dependent on business needs and relationships. The most common type of business-based immigration is when a company wants to bring an employee from overseas to work in the U.S. There are temporary visas (nonimmigrant visas) and green card visas (immigrant visas). I am going to discuss nonimmigrant visas in this article.
Read MoreLong-term health care costs are rising nationwide due to increased demand for services, labor shortages, and higher labor costs. Many home health agencies, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes are looking overseas to find staffing. Temporary visas are helping get qualified staff in the U.S. now.
Read MoreThe H-1B is a temporary, nonimmigrant visa category that enables employers to petition on behalf of highly educated foreign professionals who work in specialty occupations. Each fiscal year, USCIS may issue up to 85,000 new visas. Because there are usually more individuals seeking H-1Bs than there are H-1Bs available, the H-1B selection becomes a lottery.
Read MoreThe U.S. immigration system is primarily based on relationships – either to a family member or to an employer. This means that most people require a sponsor, be it an employer or a family member. “Self-sponsor” means that you are applying for an immigration benefit without a sponsor. An individual pursuing this path will file a petition with USCIS or DOS directly on his/her own behalf. Here are some of the more common self-sponsor options:
Read MoreRebecca Freeman was recently interviewed on the popular podcast “I Know A Lawyer” where the host asked about the ever changing rules of immigration law.
Read MoreWe love helping individuals self-sponsor. It can be a tricky path, but there certainly are options, whether you are an entrepreneur, an artist, an individual with exceptional abilities, or someone whose presence in the U.S. would be in our national interest, we can help.
Read MoreWe love helping companies with their first foreign-national hire. The best way forward is to schedule a consultation to discuss the specifics of the role, the company, and the foreign national. Until we are able to speak, you can read additional information here.
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