PLEASE NOTE: Important changes have been made to the H1b process. For the latest information, check out this guide. As I write this, it is mid December, in the heart of the holiday season. After the holiday fog lifts, it will be time for many HR managers to begin planning for a different but equally […]
Business Immigration
There are harsh consequences for people who have stayed in the US beyond their authorized period of stay. Once your authorized period of stay expires, you will begin accumulating unlawful presence. This is serious because unlawful presence that totals 180 days results in a three year unlawful presence bar from entering the United States. Unlawful
Having a US green card has a lot of perks. These perks include the ability to travel freely and the ability to plan for a long term future in the US. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that immigration lawyers are frequently asked about the best way to obtain a green card. This post highlights
There are many people in the US who feel trapped in the H1b category. Business Immigration Lawyers understand that the system is particularly unfair for many foreign nationals who benefit our country’s IT industry. Oftentimes, H1b holders face shockingly long wait times for employment based green cards in the eb2 category. This situation creates despair
The B-1 and B-2 Visas are temporary visas that you can use to visit the United States. These visas come in handy in a number of situations. For example, if you have always wanted to take your family to Disney World, then the B-2 Visa can be utilized to make your dream of visiting Disney
THE US VISA INTERVIEW: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Immigration lawyers frequently discuss the topic of the US visa interview interview with their clients. Most foreign nationals who want to enter the United States will be required to attend an interview at the consulate abroad. This interview can be daunting considering the fact that many people
THE E2 VISA FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS It is in the US economy’s best interest to allow amazing immigrant entrepreneurs to establish and grow businesses in the United States. This post examines the question of whether it is possible for an undocumented immigrant to use an E2 visa to operate a business in the United States?
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Employment Based Green Cards Oftentimes, employers are blown away by the skill level of their foreign national employees. It is common for this group to work hard, complete their projects on time and quickly become invaluable members of the team. Naturally, managers and business owners soon begin to think about how nice it would be
https://frearlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/The_E2_Visa__The_Best_Option_for_your_Startup_.mp4#t=1 THE E-2 VISA—A Great Option for Startups& Entrepreneurs I practice immigration law because I am consistently impressed by the accomplishments of American Immigrants. Out of all the amazing immigrants that we are lucky to have, immigrant entrepreneurs stand out as a particularly inspiring group. American immigrant entrepreneurs oftentimes arrive in the United States with
Now that the deadline for filing cap based H-1B visa petitions has passed, employers may be looking for alternate ways to bring highly skilled foreign workers stateside to fill open positions and grow their businesses. The good news is that there are a number of other visas which have no annual numerical cap and other