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Learn more about the laws and regulations surrounding US immigration law, so you can stay up-to-date and maintain compliance with ever-changing stipulations and requirements.

How Marriage Can Affect Immigration Status

Marriage often influences the direction and outcome of immigration cases. Whether someone is already in the United States or applying from abroad, marrying a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident can open the door to certain immigration benefits. However, it’s not automatic. The process involves strict procedures, eligibility checks, and an ongoing review of the […]

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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. One solution to this problem is to bring in workers from other countries through […]

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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 seasonal agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature. The […]

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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 companies who struggle to fully staff their operations can hire foreign nationals through several visa […]

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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 depend on the position along with the worker’s qualifications and nationality.  […]

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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 countries to fill seasonal or other temporary positions that employers are unable to fill domestically. The […]

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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, manufacturing and food processing, where there tend to be many seasonal or other temporary positions and not enough U.S. workers to fill them.  […]

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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 authorization document (EAD), and you were eligible for the 180-day automatic extension, you are now […]

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Employment-Based Green Cards: FAQs

Which category of employment-based green cards is best for me?  The three most common employment-based green card categories are first preference (EB-1), second preference (EB-2) and third preference (EB-3). The first-preference category is reserved for immigrants who can demonstrate they have extraordinary ability in their field as well as outstanding professors and researchers and certain […]

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