IMMIGRATION: Change of Status from B-1/B-2 to F-1
Readers interested in converting their B-1/B-2 visa to an F visa in order to study in the US should read this article first.
IMMIGRATION: PERM Certification
Are you a foreigner already working in the US? Are you now interested in remaining in the US on a permanent basis? Or, are you a US employer looking to keep a foreign worker permanently? Here is how you do it. Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) is the system set up by the USCIS for obtaining what is called “labor certification.” Labor certification is READ FULL POST
IMMIGRATION: Blanket L-1 Program for Multi-National Companies
Multinational companies can usually qualify for the Blanket L-1 program, which greatly facilitates the transfer of employees to the US.
IMMIGRATION: TN-1 Program (Canadian citizens)
the TN-1 classification is available only to Canadian citizens who intend to work in the U.S. in certain professions. The NAFTA list of approved professions includes accountants, engineers, attorneys, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers.
IMMIGRATION: TN-2 Program (Mexicans)
The TN-2 program is available only to Mexican citizens who intend to work in the U.S. in certain professions. The NAFTA list of approved professions includes accountants, engineers, attorneys, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers.
IMMIGRATION: Investor Visa (E-2 Step-by-Step)
An E-2 investor visa is one of the best ways to obtain US resident status without making a huge investment.
IMMIGRATION: Investor Visas (E-2 Reqs)
This article is about the key requirements for obtaining an E-2 Visa. For each requirement, we provide tips and types of evidence you can submit to demonstrate you meet the requirement.
IMMIGRATION: Specialty Occupation Visa (H-1B)
The H-1B program is designed for employers looking to recruit key workers from outside the US, and it provides foreign workers with a cost-efficient way to work legally in the US.
IMMIGRATION: Specialty Occupation Visa (H-1B – Key Features)
Now that you have a general concept of the H-1B, we will turn to some of the specific features of the program.
IMMIGRATION: Employee Transfer (L-1 Visa)
If your country is not part of the “E visa” treaty, then L-1 is probably the way to go.