In news that will certainly be welcomed by H-1B non-immigrants and their families, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced that they will soon allow certain H-4 spouses the opportunity to seek employment in the United States. As part of the president’s sweeping immigration overhaul initiative, starting on May 26 of this year […]
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Today’s post is Part 2 in the Employment-Based Green Card Application titled, “The Priority Date and Visa Petition.” Part 2: Priority Date and Visa Petition After the successful completion of the Labor Certification Application, the next step is to receive a Priority Date, which is considered your “place in line” in regards to your eligibility […]
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This is the beginning blog post in a three-part series titled, “Employment-Based Green Card Application.” Today’s post is a summary of the initial step in the employment based green card application process, the Labor Certification Application (AKA PERM). Part 1: Labor Certification Application (AKA PERM) The first step in obtaining an employment-based green card is […]
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Policies Supporting U.S. High-Skilled Businesses and Workers It seems that the U.S. government is belatedly realizing the importance of certain foreign workers to the national economy. Contained within the president’s executive order on immigration reform are new provisions designed to assist highly-valued foreign technology entrepreneurs in remaining in the United States. The Department of Homeland […]
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Under the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), foreign professionals from Canada and Mexico may apply for a special TN visa that allows them to gain entry into the United States to work for a U.S. employer. As NAFTA has resulted in many business and trade arrangements between the U.S. and neighboring […]
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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Visa (also known as the TN visa) is a visa category for citizens of Mexico and Canada seeking to work in a professional capacity for an employer in the United States. NAFTA created economic and business relationships advantageous for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and occasionally allows for […]
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