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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
The 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...
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...
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...
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