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.
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). Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to apply for […]
Learn MoreThe 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. […]
Learn MoreUnited 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 […]
Learn MoreAn 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. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions. Which category of employment-based […]
Learn MoreIf 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 agricultural workers or H-2B for non-agricultural temporary workers, may be a […]
Learn MoreConstruction 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 construction companies seeking talent – and for eligible foreign nationals looking to work in the United […]
Learn MoreIn 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. Ukrainian nationals, along with those with no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine, will be […]
Learn MoreThrough 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 that they are unable to fill domestically. While the application process and […]
Learn MoreIf 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 seasonal or other temporary agricultural positions. However, be warned that employers have many obligations […]
Learn MoreMany 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 applicants meeting certain conditions for a wide range of visas through December 31, 2022. The […]
Learn MoreIf you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and your spouse lives outside the United States, you can apply for a green card for your spouse through a three-step process. Below is a breakdown of the steps and the time frames, which can vary based on several factors. It’s a complex, lengthy application […]
Learn MoreThe H-2A agricultural visa program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to work in temporary agricultural jobs that they can’t fill domestically. Applying for an H-2A visa is a multi-step process, which begins with the employer. Below is what is involved, along with frequently asked questions. How and When To […]
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