If you’re a skilled professional looking to share your expertise in the U.S., and work for a U.S. employer, the O-1 visa may be for you. This visa is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability in fields like arts, sciences, business, and more. In this blog post, I’ll talk about the essentials... Read More
Here’s a helpful guide to understanding what happens after your case is filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 1. Receipt Notice (Form I-797) Shortly after you submit your application or petition, you will receive a Receipt Notice (Form I-797). This notice serves as proof that USCIS has received your application... Read More
On July 17, 2024, USCIS released a news alert stating that it would begin accepting applications on August 19, 2024, for the parole program that would allow for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who meet certain requirements to get parole, which would then allow them to apply for a green card in the... Read More
On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made a big announcement and introduced a new parole-in-place process for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who meet specific criteria. *IMPORTANT NOTE* – As of the date of this blog post, this process is NOT in effect, and there is NO... Read More
The U.S. State Department is set to launch a pilot program starting in January 2024 that will allow 20,000 H-1B workers to renew their H-1B visas in the U.S. by mail instead of having to travel to a U.S. Consulate abroad. The purpose of this program is to reduce the... Read More
The L-1A Intracompany Transferee nonimmigrant visa classification allows a U.S. employer to transfer an employee in a managerial or executive position from a foreign office to the United States. This can also include a foreign company that doesn’t have a U.S. based company yet but wants to set up an... Read More
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