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Which Visa Programs Allow U.S. Companies To Hire Foreign Workers for Landscaping Jobs?
U.S. landscaping companies struggle to hire enough staff, which forces many of them to turn away business. Fortunately, there are visa programs available that allow U.S. employers to bring workers from other countries to perform jobs such as lawn and tree care and...
What Visa Programs Are Available for Construction Workers?
The U.S. construction industry is facing a growing labor shortage. In its 2022 Construction Outlook, Associated General Contractors reported that 83 percent of contractors nationwide are having a hard time filling some or all of their open positions. U.S. construction...
Which Visa Programs are Available for Workers at Vineyards and Wineries?
U.S. vineyards and wineries that struggle to fully staff their operations with U.S. workers can hire foreign nationals through several visa programs. Whether you are an employer or a worker in search of a job in the wine industry, the visa options available will...
Does the Fishing Industry Qualify for H-2A Visas?
A shortage of workers in the commercial fishing and processing industries has led to increased interest among U.S. employers to temporarily hire workers from other countries. Two popular visa programs, H-2A and H-2B, allow foreign national workers from eligible...
Travel Policy Update Could Give Certain TPS Beneficiaries a Path to Permanent Residency
Some non-citizens who are granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) originally entered the U.S. without inspection and were therefore not considered to be admitted or paroled into the country. Since admittance or parole is a requirement for adjusting status to lawful...
Applying for an Unlawful Presence Waiver: When to Use Form 601-A or Form I-601 
For various reasons, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may find you ineligible to be admitted to the U.S. as an immigrant, to adjust your status to legal permanent resident, or to obtain a K or V nonimmigrant visa or Temporary Protected Status (TPS)....
Workers Who Are Exempt from the H-2B Visa Cap
The H-2B nonimmigrant visa program allows U.S. employers to fill full-time, temporary, non-agricultural positions with workers from certain foreign countries. The program is particularly popular in industries such as hospitality, construction, landscaping,...
From 180 Days to 540 Days: USCIS Increases Automatic Extensions for Work Permits
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increased the automatic extension of work authorization from 180 days to 540 days for certain applicants, effective May 4, 2022. If you have timely filed a Form I-765 application to renew your employment...
Employment-Based Green Cards: FAQs
An employment-based green card is an excellent solution for many foreign nationals who wish to live and work in the United States and for U.S. employers who wish to employ them. However, applying for an employment-based green card is a complex, multi-step process....
Hiring a Foreign National? An Employment-based Green Card May Be the Best Solution
If you are a U.S. employer who wishes to hire foreign nationals to work in the United States, there are several potential options. Depending on the circumstances, one of the temporary work visa programs, such as H-1B for workers in specialty occupations, H-2A for...
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