Trump Administration Expected to Refile DACA Termination Paperwork
On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the end of the DACA program, an Obama era executive order. This executive order signed by [...]
What documents should I bring to the border/visa interview when applying for a TN visa?
If you are Canadian or Mexican national and you have an offer from a U.S. company to work in a profession that is listed [...]
Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my TN visa? What is TD visa?
If you are Canadian or Mexican national and you have an offer from a U.S. company to work in a profession that is listed [...]
How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation?
The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary [...]
New Trump Proposal to Deny Asylum to Applicants from Countries with Widespread Communicable Disease
On Wednesday, the Trump administration proposed a new rule that give border officers the authority to deny asylum to applicants from countries with widespread [...]
ICE Announces that International Students on F-1 Visas will Lose their Visas if their Coursework is Entirely Online
As Colleges and University announce their course work for next semester, some schools have changed their schedules to all online courses for students due [...]
What is the L-1 visa application process? How long does it take to get an L-1 petition approved?
An L-1A 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 [...]
I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work?
The E-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. The visa is available to nationals from [...]
Do I have to show ties to my home country when applying for L-1 visa?
An L-1A 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 [...]
Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my O-1 visa? What is O-3 visa?
The O-1 visa nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields. For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please click here. The O-2 nonimmigrant [...]
How do I prove that I have been working for the foreign entity at least for one continuous year? Does the time I spent in the U.S. on a B visa count towards the one year?
An L-1A 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 [...]
I worked unauthorized in the U.S. Can I adjust my status if I married a U.S. citizen?
Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (e.g. F-1 visa) and you are planning to file [...]
USCIS rescinded 2 policy memoranda related to H-1B visa
On June 17, 2020 USCIS rescinded 2 Policy Memoranda related to H-1 visa. This blog post will focus on 2 areas that were impacted [...]
I-140 EB3 approval for a Data Analyst at a Consumer Products Company
We just had an I-140 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The company is a consumer goods company and the beneficiary is a [...]
What is I-944 form? What evidence do I have to submit with the I-944 form? When do I have to submit the I-944 form?
The I-944 form is used by a green card applicant to demonstrate that he/she is not inadmissible based on the public charge ground of [...]
How can I prove that I have achieved national or international recognition for my achievements? Do I qualify for an O-1B visa?
If you are an artist and you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that: You received a major national or international [...]
I changed my status in the U.S. from B-1 to E-2. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 visa at a Consulate abroad if I was never issued an E-2 visa?
Let’s analyze the following scenario: you came to the U.S. on a B-1 visa and filed a Change of Status application with USCIS asking [...]
Coronavirus Update: USCIS Extends RFE and NOID Flexibility Dates until September
USCIS announced on March 27 that it is adopting measures to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFE) or [...]
Coronavirus Update: European Union Lifts Travel Ban for 15 Countries but the United States is not Included
The European Commission has advised European Union countries to allow entry to travelers from 15 countries starting July 1. These countries include the following: [...]
Is there a limit as to how many times I can renew my O-1 visa? Is there a maximum time I can spend in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?
No. There is not limit as to how many times you can renew your O-1 visa and there is no limit as to how [...]
What is a leading role for the purposes of EB-1A green card? What is a critical role? What is an organization with distinguished reputation?
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 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 [...]
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, [...]
E-1 Visa Questions & Answers
Do I have to hire U.S. employees in order to get an E-1 visa? No. You do not have to hire U.S. employees when [...]
What is a 221(g) visa refusal? What is a 214(b) refusal? Can I reapply for a visa if it was denied under 214(b)?
When you are applying for a visa at a Consulate, your visa may be approved, but the Consular Officer may also deny your visa [...]
Do I have to be in the top of my field if I want to apply for an O-1B visa? What does “distinction” mean?
If you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that you have an extraordinary ability in the field of [...]
What is the maximum amount of time I can spend in the U.S. on an L-1 visa? What is an L-1 recapture petition?
An L-1A 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 [...]
Does the new Proclamation apply to Canadians? Can a Canadian get an H-1B or L-1 visa? Can a Canadian get a TN visa?
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, [...]
What is a high salary for the purposes of O-1B visa? How can I meet this requirement?
The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary [...]
Do I have to be a W-2 employee if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?
The O-1 visa nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields. For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please click here. For [...]
I am currently in the U.S. on an OPT and my employer filed an H-1B petition. Does the new executive order affect my H-1B application?
Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are currently in the U.S. on an OPT status or on a cap-gap extension and your employer filed an H-1B visa [...]
USCIS Planning to Furlough 70 Percent of Employees
A USCIS spokesperson has announced that the agency is planning to furlough nearly 70% of its workforce as it faces budget shortfalls as a [...]
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, [...]
Presidential Proclamation Suspends Some Non-Immigrants from Entering the US Until December 31
The Trump Administration has signed an Executive Order that will extend the April 2020 suspension of some immigrant visas until December 31. To learn [...]
What are the Approval Rates for Visas? How Many Visas Are Approved?
The U.S. Government publishes data on the number of people who apply for visas at U.S. Consulates along with the number of visas that [...]
