Labor shortage in a particular field is not enough to establish national importance. Petitioners must demonstrate spillover effects to industry as a whole beyond one’s immediate employer or clients.
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A temporary stop gap spending bill has been passed by Congress which will fund the government and various immigration operations until February 18, 2022.
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Establish a business in Canada – Owner-operator Work Permit under the International Mobility Program
You can apply for a work permit to come to Canada to establish and operate a company that you own 50% or more, even without a Labor Market Impact Assessment…
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Yes, a temporary immigration status is a legal immigration status allowing for a noncitizen to be present in the United State for a specific reason, usually for a specific period…
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Entrepreneurs who secure an investment from a designated venture capital, angel investor, or incubator in Canada can obtain permanent residency to direct their start-up business in Canada.
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L-1A can be a great choice for foreign business owners looking to expand in the US. Be sure to check the requirements and carefully prepare your evidence.
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In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, consulates around the world experienced substantial backlogs and extensive delays in visa processing times.
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The EB-5 program, also known as the Million Dollar Green Card, allows investors to obtain a green card if they invest either $500,000 or $1,000,000 in business or projects that…
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Foreign workers can get green cards under the EB-3 skilled workers category for jobs that require at least 2 years of job experience, education or training.
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Self-employed artists or athletes can apply for permanent residency in Canada through the self-employed persons program.
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Foreign workers can get green cards under the EB-3 unskilled workers category for jobs that require less than 2 years of experience or training.
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Unvaccinated foreign nationals need to show non-“optional” travel purpose to enter Canada, e.g., reuniting with immediate family. Unvaccinated foreign nationals from outside the United States need to obtain written authorization…
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You can have your E-2 company registered at more than one Consulate.
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If you have a valid H-1B visa, you don’t need to apply for a new one just because you changed employers in the U.S.
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Foreign workers who are being sponsored for green cards through the PERM process must produce proof of qualifications, such as employer experience letters, at the I-140 stage of the process.
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PERM is a multistep process that employers can use to sponsor foreign workers. Human resources professionals should work closely with immigration attorneys to ensure a smooth PERM process.
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It is possible to qualify for an H-1B even if you do not have a Bachelor’s degree if you have experience in the specialty field and are able to meet…
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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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Your spouse and child can apply for an E-1 dependent visa and your extended family member could qualify for a B-2 visa in some circumstances.
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There are several things you should keep in mind after your E-1 visa is granted, such as that you should keep your ownership in the E1 entity.
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Domestic trade or trade that is happening in just one country is not relevant for the E-1 treaty trader visa classification.
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Two business partners can own the E-1 entity 50/50 and they can both qualify for an E-1 visa.
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E-2 employees do not need to have an education and the E-2 company does not need to pay them a particular salary.
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E-2 employee does not have to have prior experience working for the investor’s foreign entity.
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An entrepreneur can apply for parole under the international entrepreneur parole program from within the U.S., but must depart from the U.S. in order to actually be granted parole.
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