Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
ICE has announced that it is extending its relaxed I-9 employment verification procedures until November 19, 2020. In normal times, when an employee starts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
ICE has announced today that it is extending its relaxed I-9 employment verification procedures for another 30 days, or until September 19, 2020. In [...]
USCIS Runs Second Lottery to Select More H-1B Cap Cases
USCIS has ran a second lottery to select more H-1B cap cases. USCIS began to notify employers the results of the second lottery run [...]
Trump Signs Executive Order Reviewing Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Use of Nonimmigrant Workers
On August 3, the Trump Administration signed an executive order that ordered the review of federal contractor and subcontractor’s use of nonimmigrant workers and [...]
New USCIS Policy Manual Clarifying EB-5 Funds Deployment
USCIS has issued a new policy manual on July 24 regarding the deployment of EB-5 funds. If you want a green card and have [...]
E-3 visa questions and answers
The E-3 visa category was established in 2005 and the E-3 visa is a great visa option for Australian professionals who want to come [...]
How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?
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 achievement in [...]
What is a Master’s degree exemption for the purposes of H-1B visa?
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. There are a limited number of H-1B [...]
Who is a cap exempt employer?
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. There are a limited number of H-1B [...]
O-1 approval with USCIS for a Experiential Designer
We just had an O-1B approval with USCIS for an experiential designer. The applicant works for a specialized marketing agency and was granted a [...]
What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on OPT? What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on STEM OPT?
If you are currently in the U.S. working on a post-completion OPT or if you graduated university and you are currently looking for a [...]
Coronavirus Update: Netherlands to Reopen Borders to Highly Skilled Migrants Regardless of Country of Residence
Coronavirus Update: Netherlands to Reopen Borders to Highly Skilled Migrants Regardless of Country of Residence Starting on July 2, 2020, The Netherlands have reopened [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
TN Approval for an Accountant at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry
We just had a TN approval at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years and will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Trump to Sign Executive Order Temporarily Suspending H-1B, J, and L Visas Until December 31
The Trump Administration will sign an Executive Order that will extend the April 2020 suspension of some immigrant visas until December 31. To learn [...]
What is the H-1B visa application process?
If your H-1B registration application was selected in the H-1B lottery, you have a 90 day period during which you have to file an [...]
TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Canadian Border
We just had a TN visa approval at the U.S. Canada border. The applicant was granted the TN for 3 years and will work [...]
What Does It Mean To Play A Lead Role for Productions? What Does It Mean To Play A Lead/Starring Role Organizations? What Are Productions of Distinguished Reputation?
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated [...]
