E Visa: Treaty Traders E-1 & Treaty Investors E-2
What is an E-1/E-2 visa? Treaty trader (E-1) and treaty investor (E-2) is available for certain foreign nationals of countries who have Treaties of Commerce and Navigation, or a bilateral investment treaty with the U.S. It is especially useful for business owners, principal investors, managers and employees who remain in the U.S. for extended lengths […]
TN Visas: Canadian and Mexican Professionals
What is a TN visa? The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), currently known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), creates special economic and trade relationships within North America. As such, this agreement offers TN classification to qualified Canadian or Mexican citizens seeking temporary entry into the U.S. in order to engage in business activities […]
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, […]
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 […]
Labor Certification (“PERM”)
What is a Labor Certification (“PERM”)? A permanent labor certification issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) allows an employer to hire a foreign worker to permanently work in the United States based on job skills, education and/or experience. The labor certification application is the first step in obtaining an employment-based green card (immigrant […]