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Immigrant-founded Fortune 500 firms generated $8.1 trillion in the United States, creating jobs and boosting the economy. These firms are responsible for innovating new technologies, creating new products, and providing essential services. In this blog post, we will explore how immigrant-founded Fortune 500 firms create jobs and contribute to the growth of the U.S. economy. The Impact of ...
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New documents reveal that U.S. immigration officials were actively seeking to expand their monitoring and surveillance capabilities on social media platforms. These officials were given the authority to create and use fake social media profiles as part of various operations, including covertly researching the online presence of individuals seeking immigration benefits. Here are some tips to keep ...
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The Current State of Employment Immigration Backlogs For many highly skilled Indian professionals, obtaining a green card has become an arduous and seemingly endless journey. The employment immigration backlogs have reached unprecedented levels, resulting in an estimated wait time of up to 134 years for Indian nationals. This blog post aims to shed light on this issue and provide practical tips to ...
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The EB-1 visa, also known as the Employment-Based First Preference visa, is a highly sought-after visa for individuals with exceptional abilities in their field. This visa category also includes outstanding professors and researchers, as well as multinational executives and managers. However, qualifying for the EB-1 visa can be challenging. In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive guide ...
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The H-2B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign workers to come to the United States to perform temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work for up to one year. Despite being on a temporary visa, many H-2B visa holders dream of obtaining permanent residency in the United States or a green card. The H-2B visa cannot lead to a green card directly, but it can be a pathway to obtain one ...
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For many foreign nationals, the prospect of living and working in the United States is a dream come true. If you’re looking into obtaining an H-1B visa but are considering working multiple jobs, there are certain restrictions you must know. Knowing these rules can help determine if having multiple jobs is a viable option. Can I Work Multiple Jobs on an H-1B Visa? The H-1B visa is designed to allow ...
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The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations temporarily. Employers often use the H-1B visa program to hire foreign workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. If you’re interested in obtaining an H-1B visa, you may have countless questions. Get answers to the most common questions below. What Is ...
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To those employment-based visa holders (E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or L-1) whose employment was terminated, there are options available to you. Considering the recent mass layoffs affecting many of the employment-based visa workers, one option is eligibility for principal beneficiaries with an approved I-140, who have a non-available visa and compelling circumstances to receive employment authorization ...
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Purpose Majority of the employment-based visa applicants must go through what is called the “PERM Process” as a prerequisite to filing for an immigration visa. PERM stands for Program Electronic Review Management. The Department of Labor requires employers who are looking for someone to fill their open job position to first offer the job to U.S. workers before extending the position to foreign ...
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H-4 & L-2 visas are common forms of work authorization in the United States. Under the H-4 visa, family members of H-1B visa holders can enter the United States for the same period of time as the worker. An L-2 visa is a treaty investor visa for individuals who are citizens of a country with a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. Countries include Australia, Germany, United ...
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that there are an “exceptionally high number of employment-based visas available.” If you are currently seeking employment opportunities in the United States as a foreign national, now is the time to seek an employment visa. Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain why there is a high number of employment visas available and ...
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It’s H-1B season, so this means that if you applied for an H-1B visa, you will be getting an approval or denial response from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) soon. If your H-1B visa is approved – your immigration efforts don’t stop there. Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain what are some of the next steps you should take after your H-1B visa gets approved. After H-1B ...
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Seeking career opportunities in another country can be daunting, especially if you have to leave your loved ones behind. If you seek employment in the United States as a foreign national, you might wonder if you can bring your family along with you. Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain if you can obtain a visa for your spouse or children if you received an employment visa in the United States. ...
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start accepting H-1B visa applications on March 1st, 2022, for the fiscal year 2023 that begins on October 1st, 2022. Employees seeking to apply for an H-1B visa must have their sponsored employers submit an H-1B electronic registration during the registration period that is open between March 1 and March 20th, 2022. In past years, the ...
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If your goal is to work and live in the United States permanently, you can apply for a permanent work visa. Although there are five different permanent work visas, the EB-2 visa is one of the most popular. The EB-2 visa is a second preference visa for professions holding an advanced degree (or its equivalent) or having an exceptional ability. Below, our Dallas immigration attorneys break down the ...
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, foreign workers with H-1B visas have dropped by 12.6 percent in the fiscal year ending in September 2021. Engineering and mathematics workers saw the greatest dip of H-1B workers in the last year. Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain why there was a significant drop in H-1B workers and how it might affect you if you want to obtain an H-1B visa. Why ...
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Professionals in the entertainment or sports industry are required to travel often to share their work or compete overseas. If you are an artist, athlete, or entertainer, you may be looking to expand your profession to the United States. If so, you might be wondering which visa is best for you. Our Dallas immigration lawyers explain which visa you should consider if you want to work in the United ...
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Foreign nationals working in the United States with an employment visa can remain in the country permanently by obtaining a green card through employment-based adjustment of status. Employment-based adjustment of status is a path that many foreign nationals can take if they have a secured job with an employer who is willing to sponsor their petition for a green card. Our team at Akula & Associates ...
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How To Bring Up Sponsorship During an Interview If you are a foreign national who wants to find employment in the United States, you may need sponsorship from an employer before starting your visa application. Therefore, you will need to search for a job and secure an employment opportunity before getting a visa (depending on the type of visa you are applying for). However, bringing up the need ...
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Canadians and Mexican citizens can come to the United States to work in certain specialty occupations with a TN visa. If you are from Canada or Mexico and you want to work in the United States by obtaining a TN visa, here are some things you should know before applying. #1: The Job You Work For Must Fall Under the NAFTA Professional List Not any worker qualifies for a TN visa. Employees must fall ...
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The H-1B visa lottery winners for FY 2022 cap have already been selected. The U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS) already notified applicants who will be receiving an H-1B visa in 2022. If you were not one of the applicants selected, many H-1B visa alternatives can help you become a legal worker in the United States. Learn more about the different employment visa options available for ...
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Family-Based Immigration Update 2021 This year’s change in administration will bring adjustments to the entire immigration system. President Biden has expressed his intention to pursue immigration policy and regulatory changes over the first 100 days of the administration. President Biden claimed that he wants to “modernize the immigration system” and focus on implementing changes to employment ...
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Is a Social Security Number Required to Work in the US? One of the most common questions that U.S. immigrants ask is if they need a Social Security number to work. "Can I work without a Social Security number?" is a valid question and concern for anyone looking to enter the U.S. for work. To best answer such questions, it's important to understand just what a Social Security number is. Social ...
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If you want to work in the United States and get a temporary employment visa, you will need a sponsor to apply. Most U.S. employment immigration visas require applicants to demonstrate that they have an employment opportunity lined up in the United States. The employer must be willing to go through the immigration process to hire a temporary worker. If you want to apply for an employment visa, our ...
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If you are an employer who wants to sponsor a foreign national to become a permanent resident for a permanent job offer, you and the employee will need to go through various steps. Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain what you will need to do as an employer to help the worker become a permanent resident in the U.S. If you need legal guidance sponsoring a foreign worker for a visa, contact our ...
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