An Overview of the L-1B Visa The L-1A visa as previously discussed is a good option for multinational managers and executives seeking temporary employment in the US. If you are an intercompany transferee but not somebody in a managerial or executive employment capacity, you might be eligible for the L-1B visa for “specialized knowledge” employees. […]
Read More
H-1B Visa Cap-Gap Explained As the “H-1B Cap season” has just finished, it is important to revisit some of the very common scenarios experienced by those in the F-1 visa status seeking to apply for the H-1B visa through the lottery next April. The “H1B cap gap” refers to a situation where a gap exists […]
Read More
Earlier this month the Department of Homeland Security amended some regulations pertaining to F-1 student visas on optional practical training (OPT) for students who have accomplished degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields. The new regulations will allow STEM students to apply for a 24-month extension to their OPT after they have already […]
Read More
For a foreign alien wishing to live, work, and/or build a life in the United States, a green card, also known as Law Permanent Residency, is the most coveted status there is. A green card holder has nearly equal rights as a U.S. citizen, being allowed the most expansive privileges and rights that can be […]
Read More
Among the many legal considerations a foreign national present in the United States must be aware of, one of the most important is their tax status. In other words, should you be classified as a “resident for tax purposes” or “non-resident for tax purposes?” Tax residency status is based on the length of time the […]
Read More
As announced on January 15, 2016 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are some updates being made to the E-3 nonimmigrant classification as of February 16, 2016. Due to the arcane language often used by the DHS and the complexity of the US immigration system, there seems to be widespread confusion and misunderstanding […]
Read More
