April 1, 2016 will be the first day that USCIS will begin to accept H1B visa cap petitions for the 2017 fiscal year. Candidates can take steps to prepare.
How to Hire Foreign Students and Recent Graduates
Hiring foreign students may be valuable to certain companies. Although the process is somewhat involved, companies should not be discouraged from filing.
Avoiding 2017 H1B Visa Cap Filing Mistakes
ive typically common H1B cap petition filing errors can be avoided with the services of our firm’s experienced and knowledgeable Immigration attorneys.
Trump vs. Zuckerberg – The Immigration Debate
Donald Trump was questioned on his H1-B visa stance at the recent CNBC Republican debate and took the opportunity to clarify earlier statements on the topic.
Reforming Immigration and Patent Law
In matters of patent law, immigration law and basic research, policy shifts are required if the U.S. is to remain the world leader in innovation.
What is the Diversity Visa Program?
Diversity visa winners must complete the adjustment of status application before September 30 of the fiscal year. Applications cannot be carried over.
Different Visa Options for IT Workers
There are many Information Technology(IT) professionals employed in the U.S. from outside the country. This is a list of their different visa options.
L-1 Visa to H-1B Visa Adjustment of Status
Many professionals choose to pursue an “adjustment of status” from L-1 visa to H-1B visa status. There are important differences between each visa type.
Difference Between L-1 Visas and H-1B Visas
U.S. employers wish to employ a foreign-born worker or executive will need a worker visa for their new hire. Two common types are the L-1 visa and the H-1B visa.
Helping the U.S. Retain Foreign-Born STEM Students
The OPT program program offers important employment and residency opportunities to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students.
USCIS Temporarily Suspends Premium Processing for H-1B Extension of Stay Petitions
Beginning on May 26, 2015, USCIS will temporarily suspend all premium processing for H-1B Extension of Stay petitions until August 27, 2015 at the earliest.
The Entrepreneur in Residence (GER) Program
The Massachusetts governor is proposing a new law that allows US educated foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the US and continue contributing to the economy.