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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 construction companies seeking talent – and for eligible foreign nationals looking to work in the United […]

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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. Ukrainian nationals, along with those with no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine, will be […]

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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 that they are unable to fill domestically. While the application process and […]

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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 seasonal or other temporary agricultural positions. However, be warned that employers have many obligations […]

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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 applicants meeting certain conditions for a wide range of visas through December 31, 2022. The […]

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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 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 […]

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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 drivers domestically, contributing to supply chain disruptions nationwide, and leading more employers in this sector to extend their recruitment efforts abroad. If you are interested in coming to America to work as a truck driver, […]

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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 to marry a U.S. citizen. After the wedding, which must take place within 90 days of arrival, the foreign national can apply for a marriage-based green card.  Below are some frequently asked questions about fiancé […]

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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 conditional permanent resident if the marriage was less than two years old on the day your green card was granted. Your conditional green card is valid for two years and, before it expires, you must […]

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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 obtain an H-2B nonimmigrant visa. U.S. employers in many industries often struggle to fill temporary or seasonal positions domestically, and this visa program allows them to petition to hire workers from certain foreign countries on […]

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