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Category: Work In The US

  • Understanding the E-2 Visa Nationality Requirement

    The E-2 visa category offers a unique pathway for nationals of treaty countries to invest in the United States, fostering economic growth and creating employment opportunities. This nonimmigrant classification not only allows the primary investor to reside in the U.S. but also permits certain employees of the investor or the qualifying organization to obtain this […]
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  • Navigating the H-1B Visa Process: What is a Specialty Occupation?

    In the realm of U.S. immigration law, the H-1B visa stands out as a beacon of opportunity for foreign nationals seeking temporary employment in specialty occupations within the United States. This visa category is instrumental for U.S. employers who are looking to sponsor highly skilled professionals in fields that demand a robust application of specialized […]
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  • EB-2 National Interest Waiver Policy for STEM Graduates

    Since 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) has provided that certain individuals eligible under the Employment-based, second preference (EB-2) immigrant visa classification may obtain a waiver of the job offer requirement if the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) deems such waiver to be in the “national interest.” This waiver provision applies only to […]
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  • L-1A Visa FAQ

    Do you hold a managerial or executive position with a multinational company? Would you like to come to the U.S. to work for the company’s U.S. operations? The L-1A visa may be a good option for you! What is the L-1A Visa Classification? The L-1A nonimmigrant visa classification is for intracompany transfers. It allows certain […]
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  • Definition of the “Employer-Employee Relationship” in H-1B Petitions

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires an employer who seeks to sponsor a temporary worker in an H-1B specialty occupation is required to establish a valid “employer-employee relationship.” In 2020, the agency issued an updated policy guidance to adjudication officers, which clarified the requirements to establish an “employer-employee relationship” to qualify for the H-1B […]
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  • H-1B Cap Exemptions for Physicians

    The H-1B program allows companies and other employers in the U.S. to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent. If the petition is granted, the H-1B visa will be […]
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  • L-1B Visa FAQ

    Do you hold a position with a multinational company that requires specialized knowledge? Would you like to come to the U.S. to work for the company’s U.S. operations? The L-1B visa may be your golden ticket! What is the L-1B Visa Classification? The L-1B nonimmigrant visa classification is for intracompany transfers. It allows certain individuals […]
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  • The Broken System: How Washington Politicians are Failing at Addressing Illegal Immigration

    Are you tired of the broken system in Washington that continues to fail at addressing illegal immigration? Look no further as our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, does a dive deep into the issues at hand and explores how Berardi Immigration Law is dedicated to finding solutions for businesses and individuals seeking their American Dream. Get […]
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  • Understanding Unskilled Workers Under the EB-3 Visa Category

    An Employment-Based, Third Preference (EB-3) immigrant visa allows individuals to work and live in the United States on a permanent basis. Within the EB-3 visa category, there are three subcategories: professional workers, skilled workers, and unskilled workers. All three EB-3 subcategories require obtaining labor certification, proof of a permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. […]
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  • FAQ: E-1 Treaty Trader Visa

    The E-1 Treaty Trader visa is a nonimmigrant, employment-based visa classification that allows certain foreign nationals to engage in international trade with the United States. This visa category is designed for citizens of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S. It allows them to be admitted to the United States […]
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