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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
H-2B Visas for Construction Workers: What are the Requirements?
Construction companies are struggling to find workers due to ongoing labor shortages that were exacerbated by the pandemic. Labor shortages…
Ukrainians Already in the U.S. Can Apply for Temporary Protected Status
In response to Russia’s military invasion and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced…
H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs: Differences and Similarities
Through the H-2A and H-2B visa programs, foreign national workers can be admitted to the United States to work temporarily…
When you hire H-2A temporary agricultural workers, you must provide free housing
If you are struggling to recruit seasonal agricultural workers for your business, the H-2A visa program may be a viable…
Interview Waivers Expanded for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas
Many foreign nationals now have one less hurdle to clear when coming to the United States on certain nonimmigrant visas….
How to File for a Green Card When Your Spouse Is Outside the U.S.
If you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and your spouse lives outside the United States, you can…
H-2A Agricultural Visas: Filing Tips and FAQs
The H-2A agricultural visa program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to work in temporary…
H-2B Visas for Truck Drivers: How to Apply
America needs truck drivers. As the country emerges from the pandemic, trucking and transportation companies are struggling to hire enough…
How to Apply for a Fiancé Visa: FAQs
A K-1 fiancé visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa that allows a foreign national to enter the United States…
How to Remove the Conditions on Your Marriage-Based Green Card
If your green card is based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you are considered a…
How to Apply for an H-2B Temporary Work Visa
If you want to come to the United States to do temporary or seasonal work, you may be able to…
DACA Declared Unlawful: What This Means for Eligible Dreamers
A federal judge in Texas struck down Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in July. Declaring the Obama-era immigration policy…
5 Common Deportation Defenses
If you are facing deportation from the United States, there are steps you can take to mount a successful defense….
Your PERM Application: The First Step in Getting an Employment-Based Green Card
About 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas are available each year for noncitizens who wish to live and work permanently in the…
Immigrants and Marijuana: How You Can Be Found Inadmissible or Deportable
Many U.S. states have legalized marijuana, which may lead noncitizens to believe they can use marijuana without any immigration consequences….
