Recently, we've been getting a lot of questions about changing work conditions or terminations among people with visas that are sponsored by a specific employer. This can put you out of status, and you should take action as soon as possible to file an extension or...
Statistics reveal surprising shift in H-1B visa approvals
People navigating the immigration system in the U.S. are often told that as long as they do what they are supposed to do, their status in the country will not be an issue. However, as far too many immigrants know, this is not always the case.This is especially true in...
Minister or religious worker? Apply now to come to the US
If you have a full-time job offer as a minister, in a religious vocation, or in a religious occupation in the U.S., you may qualify for an EB-4 visa for Special Immigrant Religious Workers. This is an immigrant visa, meaning that you can apply later on for a green...
Trump admin. announces end to work permits for H-1B spouses
If your spouse is working in the United States on an H-1B visa, you may already know that you are eligible for an H-4 visa, which comes with a work permit. That may be changing. The Trump administration has announced a plan to end the H-4 visa's work permit.The move...
Stricter policies and vetting slow military’s immigrant recruiting
For 10 years, the U.S. military recruited immigrants with critical language skills to serve in exchange for a chance to become U.S. citizens. In 2016, however, the Trump administration put that program on hold, concerned about inadequate vetting and security threats....
I want to work in the US. What visa options are available?
If you would like to come to the United States for work, you need an employment-based visa. There are two classifications of employment-based visas: temporary and permanent. Each type has many visas to choose from, but you may only qualify for specific ones.Many U.S....
Visas for professionals, skilled workers and unskilled workers
If you want to live and work permanently in the United States, you may qualify for a visa based on your education or work history. EB-3 visas are available for baccalaureate professionals, skilled workers and even unskilled workers when qualified workers are not...
Researcher? EB-2 (c) visas and national interest waivers
EB-2 visas are for qualifying individuals who wish to immigrate permanently to the United States for reasons of employment. These are second-preference immigrant visas, meaning that the visas only become available once all EB-1 visas are awarded. In a previous post,...
Advanced degree or exceptional ability? Consider an EB-2 visa
With the right combination of background, education and talent, you may be able to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. The United States offers 140,000 immigrant visas each fiscal year for people who wish to immigrate based on their job skills.In the past,...
Can I change jobs if I’m here on a nonimmigrant work visa?
You're working in the United States on a nonimmigrant, employment-based visa. What happens if you want to change jobs?You will need to ensure your visa type is valid for any new jobs you are considering. The USCIS will allow you to change your visa status from one...
