The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it has reached Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2020, after it started receiving the applications for the most sought-after work visa among foreign, including Indian, professionals. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the US companies Read More
Many international students seek an H-1B Visa to work in the U.S. after graduating from college. The added steps involved in getting an H-1B Visa make the job hunt challenging for international students, but they are necessary to extend your stay in the U.S. While you cannot control the outcome Read More
The EB-1 is the most prestigious employment-based green card available. Its main advantage lies in the fact that the wait time is usually much shorter than that of other green cards. This first preference level is broken down into three subcategories: A. EB-1A: for foreign nationals who can demonstrate that Read More
The EB-1 green card is one of the fastest methods for obtaining the U.S. permanent residency among all the employment-based options. The EB-1 is the first-preference employment-based green card category. Annually, a total of 140,000 applicants receive green cards under the employment-based rank and each country is only capable of Read More
Getting your H-1B transfer denied can be difficult and negatively impact your life in the U.S., but at least you will still have your status. Petitioning for an extension or renewal and encountering a denial can result in you having to leave the country. The number one tip for filing Read More
SPOUSE CAN SEEK EMPLOYMENT Likely one of the most prevailing factors in favor of an L-1 visa is the ability for L-2 visa holders (spouse or unmarried minors of L-1 visa holder) to get Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) and find work. The immediate family members of H-1B visa holders are Read More
There are a number of resources to turn to when looking for an H-1B cap exempt employer. You can look up H-1B employers and find databases that match you to suitable H-1B employers. Often times finding an employer is the most time-consuming process. Please note that we do not take Read More
The period of stay on H-1B for teachers is the same length of time that other H-1B visa holders have. The initial period is three years and that can be extended an additional three years for a total of six years. Although it is sometimes possible to obtain further extensions Read More
Foreign medical graduates often desire to leave their country to further their careers in the United States. The H-1B is highly sought after by foreign professionals seeking employment in specialty occupations within the U.S. However, obtaining an H-1B visa for doctors and physicians comes with its own set of requirements. Read More
Since USCIS starts accepting applications for H-1B Visa 2019 on April 1st, you would benefit greatly by begin preparations. The first thing to do is secure a qualified H-1B visa attorney. Are you a skilled professional working outside the U.S.? If so, the first step is to find a company Read More