Canadians can apply for TN, L-1, B-1 at the border, and must take care to choose the right category to not risk denial.
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You can file an H-1B extension petition 6 months before your new start date.
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Canadian car mechanics may fit under the engineer or scientific technician categories of the TN visa in limited cases.
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If you are a Canadian citizen, you can quickly obtain US work authorization by applying at the border for a TN or L1 visa.
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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) does not qualify for a TN visa but can potentially obtain an employer-sponsored green card through the PERM process. Registered Nurses (RN) can apply for a…
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You don’t have to have an H-1B visa before being sponsored for an employment based green card.
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Generally, for an Eb-2 and Eb-3 green card petitions, the employer cannot just file a green card petition with USCIS, but will first have to get an approved PERM Labor…
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On November 10, 2021, after litigation between the American Immigration Lawyers Association and USCIS, USCIS will now grant automatic extension of work authorization to H-4.
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On November 10, 2021, after litigation between the American Immigration Lawyers Association and USCIS, USCIS has announced that L-2 visa holders will no longer be required to apply for work…
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The H1b lottery will continue to be based on a random selection and wage will not be a factor the system will look at.
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If you have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, it is sufficient to qualify you for a TN position that requires a Bachelor’s degree.
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The US company must be willing to pay a prevailing wage to the foreign worker and must obtain a prevailing wage determination as part of the PERM process.
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If your current job and the PERM job are substantially comparable, then the employer cannot require more experience than you had at the time of initial hiring.
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You may apply for an E visa in a country that is not a treaty country, but may not be advisable in some cases.
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If you have an approved I-140 petition, you could extend your H-1B status even beyond the 6-year statutory period.
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At the H-1B visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about the U.S. role, company, and your background.
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At the L-1 visa interview, the officer may ask you questions about the U.S. role, company, and your background.
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In certain limited circumstances, you can get a temporary B visa in lieu of H-1B visa and temporarily work in the U.S.
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The US company should file the I-140 petition within 180 day period after the Labor Certification was certified.
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If you are a Canadian national, you can apply for the initial L-1 status at the border, to renew you must file an extension of status petition with USCIS.
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