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 [...]
I am in the U.S. on an O-1 status and I want to change my employer. Does my new employer have to file a new O-1 petition? Do I have to get a new visa stamp?
If you are currently in the U.S. on an O-1A or an O-1B status and you want to change your employer, you can do [...]
Do I have to have an Employment Offer for the Eb-1A green card? Can I file a self-petition for the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit if I file a self-petition?
To qualify for the EB-1A Green Card, you will need to prove that you are one of the small percentage of people who have risen to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Can I Obtain 1 Year or 3 Years When Renewing My O-1 Visa If I Will Continue to Work for the Same Employer in the Same Position? What is an O-1 Visa Extension?
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated [...]
H-1B approval for a Change of Status from H-4 to H-1B for a Consumer goods Company
We just had an H-1B approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for a software developer at a consumer goods company. The employee changed [...]
Can I quit my current job and start working at another employer while my I-485 is pending? Can I use my approved EAD to work at another employer?
Many employment based green card applications are processed while an applicant is on an H-1B visa. This usually involves filing an I-140 petition along [...]
H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for a Market Research Analyst at the USCIS Vermont Service Center for a National of India
We just had an H-1B petition approval at the USCIS Vermont Service Center. The beneficiary was granted H-1B status as a Market Research Analyst. [...]
USCIS Reverse Decision to Allow Offsite STEM OPT Workplace Placement
In May 2018, USCIS quietly changed the rules for offsite STEM OPT workplace placement on its website that disallowed STEM OPT students from being [...]
H-1B Visa Approval for a Operations Manager of a Commercial Bank at USCIS – Vermont Service Center for a National of India
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an H-1B visa approval for an Operations Manager of a Commercial Bank for a national of India. The applicant was granted status [...]
Green Card approval for an Employee of a Large Financial Institution at the New York USCIS Field Office for a National of Germany
We just had a green card approval for an employee of a large company. The applicant was sponsored for a green card by their U.S. [...]
I am Applying for my Green Card through an Employer. How Should I Prepare for my Green Card Interview?
On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 12780, which, among other things, called for the implementation of standardized vetting procedures for immigration [...]
What Kind of Real Estate Business are E-2 Compliant? Can I start a Real Estate Company for an E-2 Visa?
The E-2 visa is an excellent choice for certain foreign nationals who want to live and work in the United States. The E-2 visa [...]
H-1B Visa Transfer Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an H-1B transfer of employer with USCIS. The petitioning company is a hedge fund specializing in [...]
