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Does the H-1B employer have to be LLC or corporation? Is H-1B visa only for large companies? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

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

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…
February 22, 2021
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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? 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?

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…
February 19, 2021
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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 and E-3 VisaImmigration

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 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…
February 15, 2021
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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? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

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?

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…
January 28, 2021
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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? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationL-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…
September 8, 2020
Can an E-2 Investor or E-2 Employee get W-2 income from another Company? Can I work for another company on my E-2 visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

Can an E-2 Investor or E-2 Employee get W-2 income from another Company? Can I work for another company on my E-2 visa?

An E-2 visa is available to entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.  You can find out more about the E-2 visa requirements by clicking here. While someone is in the U.S. on an E-2…
August 21, 2020
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I am on an L-1 visa for a new office and had to lay off or furlough employees due to Corona virus. Am I eligible to renew my L-1 visa if the company does not have employees? COVID-19

I am on an L-1 visa for a new office and had to lay off or furlough employees due to Corona virus. Am I eligible to renew my L-1 visa if the company does not have employees?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. This situation can cause particular difficulties for people who are on…
May 11, 2020
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I had to terminate the employment of an H-1B employee due to the Corona virus outbreak. What are my obligations as an H-1B Employer? Do I have to pay for the employee’s flight? COVID-19

I had to terminate the employment of an H-1B employee due to the Corona virus outbreak. What are my obligations as an H-1B Employer? Do I have to pay for the employee’s flight?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have terminated employees. If your company had to terminate employment of an H-1B employee, here is a…
April 14, 2020
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I want to decrease the salary of my H-1B employee. Do I have to file a new LCA? Do I have to file an amended H-1B petition if the salary is higher than the actual or prevailing wage? COVID-19

I want to decrease the salary of my H-1B employee. Do I have to file a new LCA? Do I have to file an amended H-1B petition if the salary is higher than the actual or prevailing wage?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment.  Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have terminated employees. For companies with H-1B employees that are taking the approach of decreasing…
April 9, 2020
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Does Covid-19 impact my obligations as an H-1B or E-3 Employer? What things should I keep in mind? Is Part-Time Work Possible? Is furlough possible for an H-1B employee? COVID-19

Does Covid-19 impact my obligations as an H-1B or E-3 Employer? What things should I keep in mind? Is Part-Time Work Possible? Is furlough possible for an H-1B employee?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment.  Many companies have already started to reduce wages and put staff on leave.  Some companies have terminated employees.  For companies that have employees in E-3 or H-1B status, they must…
March 26, 2020
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