+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 …
H1B
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 …
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 …
Premium Processing Fee Increase Oct 19 2020
USCIS announced that effective today (Oct. 19, 2020), the fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, will increase from $1,440 to $2,500, for all filings except those from petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting H-2B or R-1 nonimmigrant status. Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective Oct. 19, 2020 The U.S. Citizenship …
EB2 to EB3 India
The priority date to file employment based I-485 for Indian nationals has moved up about 5 years for 3rd preference according to the October 2020 Visa Bulletin. If you are from India and your priority date is earlier than January 1, 2015, this is your opportunity to file for adjustment of status as the priority …
Should I file I-944 with my Green Card through Marriage Application?
The I-944 form is a Declaration of Self Sufficiency and its purpose is to determine whether or not an immigrant will be able to support himself in the U.S. without having to use public benefits. This is known as the “Public Charge Rule“. According to USCIS, “public charge” means an individual who is likely to …
JUDGE TELLS USCIS THAT THE LAW SAYS WHAT IT SAYS, NOT WHAT IT SAYS IT DOES
Judge grants a Preliminary Injunction barring DHS from ordering one of our clients removed while their lawsuit is pending in what it is a BIG WIN for the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, but most importantly, for the numerous other persons around the country whom USCIS has denied adjustment of status on the same …
All you need to know about the K-1 Fiance Visa
Nanny PERM
Most Frequently asked questions about the Nanny PERM process
