The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ graduate level workers in specialty occupations that require expertise in fields such as in IT, finance, engineering, science, medicine, etc. That said, when applying for an H1B Visa to work in the United States, the first thing … Read more about Top Companies that Sponsor H1B Visas
The H1B Visa Renewal Guide
The initial amount of time that foreign nationals under the H1B visa can stay in the U.S. is three years. After that three years is up, it is possible for them to get an extension of another three years if their employer still has work for them to do (the maximum being six years). If that is you, … Read more about The H1B Visa Renewal Guide
How Can I Tell If I Qualify for F1 or J1 Status?
If you plan to visit the United States for the purpose of studying or working, you must first obtain a visa that allows you access into the country. The two most common student visa statuses are F1 and J1, but which one is right for you? Each one has different benefits and application … Read more about How Can I Tell If I Qualify for F1 or J1 Status?
The H1B RFE Approval Rate
A Request for Evidence (RFE) is often required by the USCIS to make a decision about an H1B visa case. If you have submitted an RFE for an H1B or have recently been requested to do so, you may be wondering about the H1B RFE approval rate. With a request for evidence, you may be asked for additional … Read more about The H1B RFE Approval Rate
How to Get H1B Visa Sponsorship
While the H1B is one of the most popular employment-based visas currently available for skilled entrepreneurs who want to work and live in the United States, gaining approval comes with certain qualifications. The H1B requires a person to be sponsored by a U.S. company. In some instances, the USCIS … Read more about How to Get H1B Visa Sponsorship
The H1B Visa Premium Processing Timeline in 2019
In 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that H1B visa premium processing would be delayed, and then estimated that this delay would be extended through late February 2019. This delay allowed USCIS to process regular applications that had been placed on the … Read more about The H1B Visa Premium Processing Timeline in 2019
H1B to L1A: How to Change Your Status
Foreign employees working in the U.S. for an international company must ensure that they have the proper visas in order to legally remain in the country during their employment. There are several visa options available, and selecting the correct one is important. If you have an H1B visa and the … Read more about H1B to L1A: How to Change Your Status
How Long is the H1B RFE Response Time in 2019?
An H1B Visa under the Immigration and Nationality Act allows for non-immigrant workers to be employed in a specialty occupation in the United States. The H1B Visa program was introduced to allow international professional and international students the opportunity to live and work in the US. The H1B … Read more about How Long is the H1B RFE Response Time in 2019?
What Risks Come With An EB-5 Investment?
Recently, the EB-5 visa has become an extremely popular visa, even amidst a lot of uncertainty about potential upcoming changes. A major reason so many people are applying for the EB-5 visa is that there is currently no backlog. Through this visa, you can expect to have a green card within two … Read more about What Risks Come With An EB-5 Investment?
Why an EB-5 Regional Center is a Good Investment
The EB-5 visa is a unique investment and visa opportunity. This visa provides a method for eligible Immigrant Investors to become lawful permanent residents by investing at least $1,000,000 to finance a business in the United States that will employ at least 10 American workers. Often times Indian … Read more about Why an EB-5 Regional Center is a Good Investment
How Do I Handle an RFE For My EB-5 Visa Application?
If you have received an RFE (Request for Evidence) in the mail, you might be concerned about what this means for your EB-5 visa application and how you should proceed. It’s important that you know an RFE does not necessarily mean that your application is going to be denied. An RFE simply means that … Read more about How Do I Handle an RFE For My EB-5 Visa Application?
I Didn’t Meet the EB-5 December Deadline: Should I Still Apply For 2019?
If you’re an Indian investor and you didn’t meet the December deadline to apply for the EB-5 visa, you may be worried about how the visa is going to change in 2019 and if you should still apply for it. The answer is that you should still apply because all of the benefits that come with the EB-5 Visa … Read more about I Didn’t Meet the EB-5 December Deadline: Should I Still Apply For 2019?