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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...
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 have led to project delays, increased project costs and safety concerns while forcing contractors to turn down work. For...
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 last week that Ukraine has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an initial period of 18 months....
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 in jobs that do not require much formal education. The programs are intended to help U.S. employers fill certain seasonal or temporary positions...
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 solution. This program allows farms, ranches, nurseries and other U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals from 80 countries aboard to fill...
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. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) expanded and extended a program authorizing consular offices to temporarily waive in-person interviews for...
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