H-1B employee who is working for a cap-exempt employer can start a concurrent employment for a cap-subject employer without going through the lottery process.
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L-1 employees may be paid by their foreign employer even while they are on L-1 status in the U.S.
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An overview of risks and tips for navigating the TN Management Consultant category.
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An overview of the USCIS premium processing service, including what it is, how to request it, and what to do if USCIS does not process the application in 15 business…
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You could qualify as a management consultant for a TN visa if you have over 5 years of work experience in a field related to the consulting agreement.
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The H-1B visa allows for multiple employers and concurrent employment. Each individual petition must meet the H-1B requirements.
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USCIS has released information on the FY 2023 H-1B lottery that ran in March 2022. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in…
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USCIS has announced that it has completed the regular and advanced degree selection lotteries and have notified employers of selection results.
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An introduction to the H-1B1 visa and why it is a good option for nationals of Chile or Singapore.
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Under INA 245(k) certain employment-based green card applicants are able to adjust status even if they have failed to maintain status, engaged in unauthorized employment and/or violated the terms of…
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The initial registration period for the FY2023 H-1B cap has opened today, March 1, at noon Eastern Standard Time and run through noon EST on March 18, 2022.
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For FY2023 the H-1B registration period will run from March 1, 2022 at 12:00pm EST through Mach 18, 2022 at 12:00pm EST. During that time employers can submit registrations for…
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: If a Canadian professional seeks to enter the United States to provide services on behalf of a Canadian company, the USMCA (NAFTA) business visitor category may be appropriate.
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USCIS expanded the ability of E, H-4, or L nonimmigrant dependent spouses to qualify for an automatic extension of work authorization for up to 180 days.
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This issue may still be open to litigation since it is not always clear whether housing provided by an employer is a typically expected benefit like wages, health insurance and…
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The rule of thumb is that any unusual economic benefit should be listed in the PERM recruitment.
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The initial registration period for the FY2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern Standard Time on March 1 and run through noon EST on March 18, 2022.
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Employers who sponsor foreign nationals for a green card through the PERM process are required to pay the prevailing wage (or higher) as determined by a Prevailing Wage Determination.
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One of the TN requirements is that the employer making the job offer must be a U.S. entity, meaning either a U.S. company or a U.S. individual.
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Some TN visa categories do not require a bachelors degree; applicants can qualify with a 2-year post-secondary diploma/certificate, work experience, or a license depending on the category.
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