Employment Based Immigrant Visa Visa Categories, Benefits, Limitations, Requirements and Forms The EB-1 visa is an employment-based immigration visa which gives first-preference to aliens with an extraordinary ability, professors, researchers or multinational executives and managers. EB-1 Visa Categories EB-1(A): To qualify for this category, you must prove extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. Extensive documentation must show your accomplishments and recognition...
Intra Company Transfer Visa for USA Requirements, Benefits, Limitations, Forms and FAQ The L-1 visa is a non-immigrant work visa designed for the purpose of allowing foreign employees of international companies, which hold offices abroad and in the United States, to relocate to their company’s U.S. office. These employees are generally managers, executives or workers with specialized skills. Benefits of the L-1 Visa The L-1...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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....
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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