K Visas
What is a K visa? A K-1 nonimmigrant visa may be available to a U.S. citizen (“USC”) who would like to bring their fiancé(e) to the U.S. for the purpose of getting married. This visa allows for the foreign national fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. on a visa with the intent on entering a bona […]
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 […]
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 […]
Temporary Business Visitors: B-1 Visas & The Visa Waiver Program
What is a Temporary Business Visitor visa? Temporary Business Visitor status allows foreign business travelers to engage in business activities related to their foreign employment while inside the U.S. for a short period of time, typically ninety (90) days. REQUIREMENTS To qualify for temporary business visitor status, acceptable forms of business activities include: negotiating contracts, […]