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Immigration

What is a J-1 No-objection waiver? What is the J-1 waiver application procedure?

Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2-year home residency requirement. This means, that these J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the completion of the exchange…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 19, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration News

Limited Injunction Against Nonimmigrant H-1B, H-2B, and J-1 Visa Entry Ban

Judge White of the Federal District Court for Northern District of California has issued a limited injunction against the non-immigrant travel ban issued by the Trump Administration against the entry of H-1B, H-2B, and certain J-1 nonimmigrants. The original executive…

Jenny ZhanOctober 16, 2020

Immigration News

Who does the new Executive Order Banning Certain Visas Impact?

On Monday June 22, The Trump Administration signed an Executive Order suspending the entry of some H-1B, H-4, H-2B, J, and L visa holders, with some exceptions. According to the President, the reason for the EO was that these individuals…

Jenny ZhanJune 24, 2020

E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Investor Visas L-1 Visa TN Visa

Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer?

If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will discuss which spouses of non-immigrant visa holders are/are not authorized to work in the U.S. This…

Jenny ZhanOctober 14, 2019