Student Visas
What is a Student visa? A student visa is available to those who wish to pursue full-time academic studies in the U.S. Upon completion of the student’s education program, they would be eligible for a period of employment authorization. REQUIREMENTS To qualify for a student visa, a foreign student must be admitted to a degree-seeking […]
Market Research Analyst Ruling a Good Sign for H-1B Petitioners
Is Market Research Analyst ruling a good sign for H-1B petitioners? In December 2018, I got an unpleasant surprise. My first – and only – H-1B petition denial since I started my firm in 2010. The petition I put forth was on behalf of an operations research analyst. I had done the same petition for […]
L-1 Petitions, Intracompany Transferees
What is an L-1 visa? The L-1 is known as the intra-company transferee classification. This status allows multinational companies the ability to transfer specialized types of employees within the global company. The blanket L, L-1A and L-1B are all types of L classifications available. This classification is eligible for permanent residency sponsorship. REQUIREMENTS To qualify […]
Vaccine Requirements Update
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Travelers to the United States On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued Presidential Proclamation 10294 rescinding the geographic COVID-19 travel bans and adopting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for all international air travelers to the United States. It will be effective at 12:01 AM on November 8, 2021, which means that it applies to air passengers on […]
Retrogression for EB-3 India and China
November 2021 Visa Bulletin – Retrogression for India and China This bulletin is about retrogression for India and China EB-3 visas. The Department of State publishes immigrant visa availability information in a monthly Visa Bulletin which establishes cut off dates for filing of adjustment of status applications or immigrant visa applications. The cut-off dates are determined […]
Vaccine Advisory
COVID 19 Vaccine Advisory from the USCIS. Vaccine Advisory states that individuals submitting Form I-693, Repot of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021 must provide proof of vaccination against COVID 19. If the Form I-693 is completed before October 1, 2021, and remains valid, the applicant will not be required […]
Travel Restrictions – National Interest Exception
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on US Visas and Entry: The National Interest Exception (NIE) The Biden administration announced that in November 2021, it will lift the COBID-19 travel restrictions for specific countries and instead require all foreign travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before boarding a flight to the US. Regional COVID-19 public health bans […]
Why are there Visa processing delays?
Why is your case taking so long? USCIS processing delays remain at crisis levels. Why hasn’t your case been decided yet? Millions of families, businesses and individuals are applying for immigration benefits through the USCIS – U.S, Citizenship and Immigration Services to process and approve applications and petitions. In just six years the processing time […]
With US Easing Travel Restrictions, Foreign National Visa Holders Ask: Can I Go Home?
As soon as the Biden administration announced it would ease travel restrictions in early November, my phone began ringing non-stop. My email notifications started pinging like popcorn. If you work in Human Resources, you may know what I mean because it is likely your phone and email were ringing first. My HR clients were sending […]
H-1B Visas
What is an H-1B visa? A H-1B visa allows individuals work authorization in the U.S. who perform services in a specialty occupation. A H-1B visa allows the visa holder to be admitted to the U.S. for a period of 3 years and can be generally be extended up to 6 years in total. This visa […]