Work Visa Requirements, Benefits, Limitations and Forms The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa given to foreign citizens working in the U.S. This is a temporary work visa that allows U.S. employers to employ foreign workers particularly in specialized occupations such as engineering, entertainment, science, medicine and education as well as several others. The H-1B visa is dependent upon the active employment of the...
Permanent residency through the investor visa or EB 5 visa: For immigrants seeking to enter and live permanently in the U.S., the EB 5 visa is available to those who have the means to invest in a new business that creates 10 full time jobs or an existing business that is troubled. There are 10,000 EB 5 visas available each year with 3,000 set aside...
What is asylum and who qualifies? Asylum was created for those individuals already residing in the U.S. who need protection from persecution in their home country due to their race, religion, nationality or political views. The asylum program also applies to individuals that are seeking asylum at a port of entry to the United States who can prove that they have just cause. Asylum is...
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The process of family based immigration can get quite complicated, even when there are only a few parties involved. A typical case can involve a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident (LPR) sponsoring alien relatives, known as “beneficiaries”. Citizens and permanent residents must testify to being able to provide certain obligations in order to sponsor family members. The rules governing who can be...
What is a U visa? A lesser known visa, the U non-immigrant visa, was established for illegal immigrants who are victims of crimes. While living illegally here in the U.S., these victims must have endured mental or physical abuse and be willing to help law enforcement and government officials investigate and prosecute the abuser. The U non-immigrant visa was established in 2000 but put on...
Agricultural Worker Visa Requirements, Benefits, Limitations and Forms The H-2A visa allows migrant workers to enter the United States in order to perform temporary or seasonal agricultural work. The H-2A visa holder must have a valid job offer from a U.S. employer for temporary agricultural work. The agricultural employer has the burden of proof to show that there are no eligible U.S. workers to fill...
The EB 5 investor visa program is an excellent opportunity for foreign nationals to obtain permanent residency and a US Green Card through a qualifying financial investment in the United States. In order to be eligible, foreign individuals are required to invest a minimum of $500,000 in certain qualified investments or regional centers in the United States. Qualifying regional centers are designated by the U.S....
Religious Worker Visa Requirements, Benefits, Limitations and Forms The R-1 visa is a temporary non-immigrant visa given out to foreign nationals wanting to enter the United States in order to work in a religious capacity. The R-1 religious worker visa allows religious workers, employed by a recognized religious employer, to temporarily enter the U.S. in order to perform and engage in religious duties. Benefits of...
Visa for Victims of Human Trafficking Requirements, Benefits, Limitations, Forms and Green Card Requirements The T-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa created to assist victims of human trafficking. The T-1 visa allows victims who were brought to the United States through human trafficking to stay in the U.S. in order to assist authorities with the investigation and prosecution of a trafficking case. This visa was...
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