Holding an H-1B visa opens doors to professional opportunities in the United States, but for many skilled workers, the ultimate goal is obtaining permanent residency through a green card. The transition from H-1B visa to green card represents a significant milestone that offers greater job flexibility, security, and a clear path toward U.S. citizenship. Understanding […]

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Overview When applying for the H1B visa, there are many steps that both an employer and employee must take in order to have a successful application. However, there may be some confusion about what the petitioning employer and beneficiary employee of the visa is responsible for. This article outlines the critical differences in preparation and […]

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Overview There is a wide array of different visas that the United States offers to foreign individuals who want to come either temporarily or permanently. The important choice or “intent” of whether you will be staying permanently or temporarily is what governs the type of visa you may apply for. If you plan on staying […]

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Processing Times for USCIS Petition The number of months that elapse between the date USCIS receives an application, petition, or request and the date they complete and come to a decision on an application under normal circumstances is called the processing time. Every single type of application submitted to USCIS has a different processing time. […]

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  U.S Government Agencies & Employment Visas The U.S Department of Homeland Security, US Department of State, Department of Labor are all connected when it comes to the process of obtaining an employment visa to the United States. There are various steps you follow carefully in order for your case to be approved. For this article, […]

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General Overview: There is a broad spectrum as to what may be considered a specialty occupation. However, a “specialty occupation” is defined as “an occupation that requires (1) theoretical and practical application of a body and highly specialized knowledge and (2) attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) […]

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The Immigration and Nationality Act requires that a company guarantee that if you hire said person, you are obligated to comply with their wage regulations. Those regulations require that the wages offered to the foreign worker must be the prevailing wage rate for that position. The prevailing wage for a job position is defined as […]

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Is it a Requirement to Hire an Immigration Attorney when I am Applying for the H1B Visa? Your H1B sponsor (employer) will be taking care of the petition and application process. Even the sponsor does not technically have to hire an attorney and may file the visa without one. However, due to the complexity of […]

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Hello everyone. Yifei He immigration lawyer. And this video is directed towards international students. Especially those trying to obtain employment. During the transition from a student to a working professional. As a student, you just spent a hefty tuition amount. And you came from far away, to the U. S. You want to make a […]

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Thinking about post-graduation in the United States as an international student can be very worrying and speculative. This article contains tips and information to ease your mind and direct you on the pathway to working in the United States after graduating from an undergraduate or graduate program. Overview of F1 to OPT to H1B and […]

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