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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Creates Avenue for American Workers to Report Abuse of H-1B System

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 3, 2017 that there will be a stricter evaluation process for H-1B applications to further deter and detect H-1B visa fraud and abuse. According to USCIS, the H-1B visa…

Jenny ZhanMay 8, 2018

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Approvals

H-1B Approval for Petition to Recapture Time Spent Outside the U.S.

Scott Legal, P.C. just received an approval for an H-1B extension of employer with USCIS based on recapturing time the applicant spent outside the United States. Although employees can usually only remain in the U.S. for 6 years on an…

Jenny ZhanApril 3, 2018

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

I am a Foreign Student Planning a Change of Status to H-1B – Can I Travel?

If you are an F-1 student and an H-1B cap petition to change status to H-1B has been filed on your behalf, traveling internationally could impact your ability to change status and reenter the United States. It is very important…

Jenny ZhanMarch 29, 2018

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Toughens Requirements for Third-Party Placement of H-1B Employees

A new USCIS policy memorandum issued on February 22, 2018 requires H-1B employers to disclose detailed information about vendor and end-client relationships when petitioning for employees who will be placed at third-party sites. Some staffing agencies seek hard-to-get H-1B visas…

Jenny ZhanMarch 6, 2018

Approvals

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 digital asset investments. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 27, 2018

Immigration

New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers.

On January 17, 2017, a new rule aimed at the retention of immigrant workers and program improvements for high-skilled nonimmigrant workers went into effect. Among other changes, two new regulations provide for grace periods for many nonimmigrants working in the…

IanScottFebruary 6, 2017

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Which Investor Visa Should I Select? What are the Differences between E-2, L-1 and EB-5 visas?

When an investor or foreign company wants to start operations in the United States they can select between three possible investor visas including an E-2 Visa, an L-1 Visa and an EB-5 visa. The eligibility requirements for each of these…

IanScottDecember 15, 2016

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What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the U.S.. If you are a national of one of the E-2 Visa Treaty Countries and you are interested…

IanScottOctober 31, 2016

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

B-1 in Lieu of H-1B: What is It and How Can It Help my Business?

The B-1, Business Visitor Visa has many uses and is a valuable visa for people seeking to come to the United States to perform limited business activities such as attending a conference or a Board Meeting. However, the B-1 visa…

IanScottMarch 31, 2016

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I Want to Work in the United States. What are my Options?

I own a business outside the U.S. and would like to open an office in the United States. If you want to come to the United States temporarily to open a U.S. office, an L-1A visa may be the right…

IanScottJanuary 7, 2016

USCIS Creates Avenue for American Workers to Report Abuse of H-1B System

H-1B Approval for Petition to Recapture Time Spent Outside the U.S.

I am a Foreign Student Planning a Change of Status to H-1B – Can I Travel?

USCIS Toughens Requirements for Third-Party Placement of H-1B Employees

H-1B Visa Transfer Approval

New Regulations Expand Eligibility for 10-day Grace Periods and Add 60-Day Grace Period for Many Nonimmigrant Workers.

Which Investor Visa Should I Select? What are the Differences between E-2, L-1 and EB-5 visas?

What If I am Not From An E-2 Treaty Country? Are There Visa Options for People who are not from an E-2 Visa Country?

B-1 in Lieu of H-1B: What is It and How Can It Help my Business?

I Want to Work in the United States. What are my Options?

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