+1 (213) 375-4084With its thriving job market and diverse industries, the United States has long been a beacon of opportunity for highly skilled foreign workers. These professionals often begin their American dream through H-1B status, which allows foreign nationals to work temporarily in specialized occupations. However, for those who aspire to make the United States their permanent …
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Making the Move: Changing Employers on an H-1B Visa
Every year, thousands of H-1B visa holders travel to the United States to work for American employers. While many of them enjoy a mutually beneficial working relationship, others end up seeking other opportunities. This could be due to layoffs, dissatisfaction with their new employer, or a better offer from another company. If you find yourself …
Can You Change Jobs on an H-1B Visa?
The H-1B visa program is a popular pathway for foreign workers seeking employment opportunities in the United States. However, as the recent mass layoffs in the tech industry have shown, not all job situations are secure. These layoffs affected software engineers and other professionals working in the U.S. on an H-1B visa, which raised a …
What Are the Requirements for an EB-3 (Skilled Worker) Visa?
Every year, thousands of newcomers immigrate to the United States in an employment-related capacity. With the right combination of education, career skills, and experience, some of them may eventually become eligible for permanent residency and, later, U.S. citizenship. The EB-3 (skilled worker) is one visa that can lead to a green card. This visa preference …
Can B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa Status be Changed to an F-1 Student Visa From Inside the U.S.?
You’ve always wanted to visit the United States, so you obtained a B-2 tourist visa and made your long-awaited trip. A few weeks later, you were so impressed by the quality of American schools that you decided to apply for an F-1 student visa so you can stay in the country and benefit from its …
H-2B Visa Process in the USA
The H-2B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to enter the United States temporarily to perform non-agricultural work that is either seasonal, temporary, or a one-time occurrence. The program is designed to help employers fill temporary labor shortages when there are no available American workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available …
What Are the Steps of the PERM Process?
Every year, U.S. employers rely on foreign talent to add unique skill sets to their existing workforces. While some arrangements are temporary, others result in employment-based green card applications. These petitions involve government agencies: the Department of Labor (DOL), the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and sometimes the Department of State (DOS). Simply …
Adjustment of Status for K1 Fiancé Visa
When your foreign-born fiancé(e) receives their K1 visa, the next step is getting married and applying for a green card so that you can build your lives together in the United States. Since the K1 is a nonimmigrant visa, you and your new spouse will have to apply to change their immigration status to lawful …
Marriage Green Card Interview Questions
When you marry a U.S. citizen, you will become eligible for what’s known as a marriage green card. Lawful permanent residence status, however, is not automatic: there are specific steps you and your spouse need to take. One of them is the filing of I-485- Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with USCIS. …
How to Apply for the H-2B Visa as an Employer
If you employ seasonal or temporary workers, the H-2B nonimmigrant visa allows you to expand the available talent pool beyond the United States when necessary. Under the H-2B program, U.S. employers who meet specific regulatory requirements can bring foreign workers to the country to fill temporary non-agricultural positions. These positions include but are not limited …
