Employers hiring foreign 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 (CPT). Only college 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 point non US citizen travelers 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. Visa, issued Read More
3 Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for US Employment
Looking to enter the US on a work visa without the lengthy process and the H-1B visa lottery? 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 at the US Consulate in Read More
3 things to know now about H-1B visas and the recent changes
Concerned about the most recent changes to H-1B visas 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 Read More
