Employers looking to hire foreign college students, whether an undergraduate or graduate student, need to be aware of these three topic areas in order to comply with the law. 1. Optional Practical Training vs. Curricular Practical Training for Foreign College Students Foreign college students may obtain permission to work with either Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training Read More
Applying for a Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen
Congratulations! A marriage is the start of an exciting journey for couples! Be sure to consider these aspects of the green card process if you plan to marry a U.S. citizen. The start of the green card application process is determined by where a married couple resides. Does the couple already reside together in the United States? Or does one spouse reside in his or her home country? If the couple already Read More
Know Before You Go: The ABC’s of Travel.
Travel can be confusing, whether an individual is coming in as a non-immigrant or as a green card holder. These three common questions and answers can help get non US citizen travelers started in the right direction. A. What documents do visitors and immigrants to the United States need? Where and when do they obtain them? Temporary Visitors for Pleasure or Work: Passport issued by their home country. Read More
3 Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for US Employment
Looking for a way to enter the US on a work visa without the lengthy process and the lottery involved in the H-1B visa? There are three visas that are significantly faster and easier to apply for, with no lottery that are excellent options for employers and employees alike. These programs are for citizens of Canada, Mexico, Australia, Chile and Singapore. E-3, Work Visa for Australians Australians may apply Read More
3 things to know now about H-1B visas and the recent changes
Concerned about the most recent H-1B changes and announcements? Here are three things to know now. 1. Electronic Registration Requirement - Suspended Until 2020 USCIS announced that the "new electronic registration requirement requires petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption, to first electronically register with USCIS during a Read More
