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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Choosing the right visa can define your entire professional journey in the United States. Both the EB1 and O1 visas offer pathways for exceptionally talented individuals, but they serve very different purposes and lead to dramatically different outcomes. Understanding the key differences between these two prestigious visa categories will help you make an informed decision […]

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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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If you are interested in filing a petition for an E-2 treaty investor visa, you must understand all the guidelines and requirements to achieve the outcome you desire. The following blog post addresses the most frequently asked questions about the E-2 visa. What is an E-2 visa? An E-2 work visa is a non-immigrant visa […]

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues 85,000 H-1B visas every year. As the job market fluctuates and innovation requires more input from skilled workers around the world, the H-1B visa is more important than ever. So, what is an H-1B visa, and what does it do? H-1B Visa Overview There are many classifications of work […]

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U Visa Overview U Visas can provide temporary immigration status to victims of a qualifying crime or criminal activity and have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will determine if you are eligible for a U visa based on information provided by law enforcement. This information includes evidence that […]

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Unemployment Stemming from COVID-19 Prompts New Restrictions On June 22, 2020, the Trump administration issued an executive order entitled “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak.” As the name might suggest, the order enacts a new round of restrictions and suspensions focused on the issuance of […]

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Withholding of Removal is similar to the relief of Asylum in that it is a form of relief granted to someone who fears persecution in their home Country on account of a protected class such as race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. See INS v. Stevic, 467 U.S. 407 (1984). Unlike asylum however, the […]

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