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Visas for Construction Workers
Most construction projects have tight deadlines to minimize costs and maximize profits. The amount of work to be done surges during certain times of the year. For example, masses of road construction may occur after heavy rainstorms and building new structures may...
What U.S. Work Visa Do I Need to Hire a Cook?
The H-1B nonimmigrant visa category allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals to perform temporary services in a “specialty occupation.” This typically requires an offer of employment in a job requiring at least a U.S. bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in a...
Finding Foreign Workers for Your Tree Service Company
Tree Companies and H-2B Visas Tree companies often rely on seasonal workers to help with tasks such as planting, pruning, and removing trees. However, finding and hiring these workers can be a challenge, especially for companies located in the United States....
What U.S. Visa Do I Need as a Viticulturist?
H-2A Visas and Viticulturists A viticulturist (a person who specializes in the cultivation of grapes for winemaking) can apply for an H-2A visa. The H-2A visa is a temporary agricultural worker visa that allows foreign nationals to enter the United States to perform...
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)....
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