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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B registration: Do I have to set up an account on MyUSCIS?

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Does the H-1B employer have to be LLC or corporation? Is H-1B visa only for large companies?

Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Do I need a license for the H-1B visa if my occupation requires a license?

Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Timeline for the Upcoming FY 2022 H-1B Cap Season

The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa suitable for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a job offer from a sponsoring employer in a specialty occupation that is related to their field of study. Currently, the…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021

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H-1B and E-3 Visa

What is an “institution of higher education” for the purposes of H-1B Master’s Cap?

Immigration and Nationality Act states that an H-1B Beneficiary who wants to qualify under the “Master’s Cap” had to earn “a Master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education.” The question then arises: What is an…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa

What is the H-1B lottery? Is the lottery based on the wage? What’s my chance to be selected in the lottery if I have a U.S. Master’s degree?

Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

What happens if there are changes to a company abroad after the approval of an L-1 petition? Can L-1 employees continue working in the U.S. if the foreign company that they worked for shuts down?

The L-1 visa permits a U.S. employer that has a qualifying relationship with a company abroad to transfer an employee who holds a managerial, executive or specialized knowledge role to one of its offices in the United States. The employee…

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 16, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Family Immigration Immigration

Adjustment of Status under the benefit of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

I currently have no legal immigration status in the United States and after years of working with my current employer, my current employer wants to help me obtain my green card. Is it true that I might be able to…

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 16, 2021

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I work part-time on H-1B status? Can I work for 2 employers on an H-1B status? Can I get paid based on an hourly rate on H-1B status?

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 15, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Registration 2021: Question and Answers

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 15, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Does the H-1B worker have to be a W-2 employee?

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 15, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

What is the process to apply for an L-1 visa?

The L-1A visa can be used by companies abroad to transfer managers or executives to the U.S. to work at an established U.S. company or branch office or to form a new office. The U.S. company or branch office must…

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 12, 2021

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E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I own a Company in the U.S. without a Visa? Can I own another company while on an E-2 visa?

If you are in the U.S. on a visa, you are only permitted to engage in activities consistent with that visa. We often think of visas as containing a bundle of rights, and you only have the right to do…

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 11, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

If I own a company abroad can I come to the U.S. on an L-1? Can company owners qualify as L-1 managers or executives?

The L-1A visa allows companies abroad that have qualifying relationships with U.S. companies to transfer employees to the U.S. For the L-1A, the employees must be coming to the U.S. to work in managerial or executive positions. For the L-1B,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 1, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is the difference between H-1B Change of Status and H-1B Consular Processing? Should I file for a Change of status or Consular Processing?

Jenny ZhanJanuary 28, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

L-1 Processing and the L-1 Visa Interview

An L-1 visa is a great option when a foreign company wants to transfer an employee working for abroad to a U.S. office. These are the four main requirements to obtain L-1 visa: The U.S. employer must have a qualifying relationship with…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B employee’s place of employment is about to change. Does a new LCA & amended H-1B petition have to be filed with USCIS?

It is not unusual that during the validity period of Labor Condition Application (LCA) (which can be issued for up to 3 years), the H-1B employee’s place of employment changes. In 2015, the Administrative Appeals Office issued a very important…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa

L-1 Renewal Considerations: What is the process to renew an L-1 visa? What information will the government want to see for a successful renewal?

An L-1 visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office or open a new office in the United States. L-1A visas are granted to managers or executives while…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 21, 2021

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I work for a U.S. company from abroad? Do I need a U.S. visa to work for a U.S. company from abroad?

Some of our clients are often confused whether they can work for a U.S. company if they are not in the U.S. and whether they need a U.S. visa to work for a U.S. company (even if they will not…

Jenny ZhanDecember 4, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration L-1 Visa

I am an employee and my company has offered to sponsor me for an L-1 or H-1B visa. Which visa is the best option?

If you are working for a company abroad and you are given the option to transfer to the U.S., questions may arise as to which visa option is best for you. Usually your company will have a particular visa in…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 8, 2020

Immigration

Who is authorized to sign USCIS forms on behalf of a company?

If a U.S. company is sponsoring a beneficiary for example for an H-1B visa, O-1 visa, E-2 employee visa, or L-1 visa, an authorized signatory of the company will have to sign the USCIS forms. Our clients are often ask…

Jenny ZhanJuly 21, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

I am in the U.S. on an L-1B and would like to stay for longer than 5 years. What are my options? Can I switch to an L-1A? Can I switch to any other visa?

The L-1B visa category allows employers outside the U.S. to transfer employees with specialized knowledge to a U.S. company that is a branch, affiliate, parent or subsidiary of the foreign employer. The employee must have worked for the company outside the U.S.…

Jenny ZhanJune 30, 2020

Immigration L-1 Visa

What Makes a Good L-1 Business Plan? Considerations for L-1 Business Plans.

A business plan is a standard requirement when applying for a New Office L-1 visa. These applications are adjudicated by USCIS and an adjudicator will read every word of the plan. USCIS is particularly good at using quotes from business…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Set Up Another Business While on an E-2 visa?

As an entrepreneur, an E-2 investor business owner may come across other good business ideas or businesses that he/she may want to get involved with. For example, an E-2 business owner may want to buy a new business or invest…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020

Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration TN Visa

I have a majority ownership interest in a U.S. Company. Can the company sponsor me for an H-1B visa? Can the Company sponsor me for an O-1 or TN visa?

H-1B One of the H-1B requirements is that the petitioning U.S. company demonstrates that there is an Employer-Employee relationship. This means that the petitioning company will have to show that it can hire, pay, fire, supervise and otherwise control your…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020

H-1B registration: Do I have to set up an account on MyUSCIS?

Does the H-1B employer have to be LLC or corporation? Is H-1B visa only for large companies?

Do I need a license for the H-1B visa if my occupation requires a license?

Timeline for the Upcoming FY 2022 H-1B Cap Season

What is an “institution of higher education” for the purposes of H-1B Master’s Cap?

What is the H-1B lottery? Is the lottery based on the wage? What’s my chance to be selected in the lottery if I have a U.S. Master’s degree?

What happens if there are changes to a company abroad after the approval of an L-1 petition? Can L-1 employees continue working in the U.S. if the foreign company that they worked for shuts down?

Adjustment of Status under the benefit of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Can I work part-time on H-1B status? Can I work for 2 employers on an H-1B status? Can I get paid based on an hourly rate on H-1B status?

H-1B Registration 2021: Question and Answers

Does the H-1B worker have to be a W-2 employee?

What is the process to apply for an L-1 visa?

Can I own a Company in the U.S. without a Visa? Can I own another company while on an E-2 visa?

If I own a company abroad can I come to the U.S. on an L-1? Can company owners qualify as L-1 managers or executives?

What is the difference between H-1B Change of Status and H-1B Consular Processing? Should I file for a Change of status or Consular Processing?

L-1 Processing and the L-1 Visa Interview

H-1B employee’s place of employment is about to change. Does a new LCA & amended H-1B petition have to be filed with USCIS?

L-1 Renewal Considerations: What is the process to renew an L-1 visa? What information will the government want to see for a successful renewal?

Can I work for a U.S. company from abroad? Do I need a U.S. visa to work for a U.S. company from abroad?

I am an employee and my company has offered to sponsor me for an L-1 or H-1B visa. Which visa is the best option?

Who is authorized to sign USCIS forms on behalf of a company?

I am in the U.S. on an L-1B and would like to stay for longer than 5 years. What are my options? Can I switch to an L-1A? Can I switch to any other visa?

What Makes a Good L-1 Business Plan? Considerations for L-1 Business Plans.

Can I Set Up Another Business While on an E-2 visa?

I have a majority ownership interest in a U.S. Company. Can the company sponsor me for an H-1B visa? Can the Company sponsor me for an O-1 or TN visa?

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