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  • National Interest Waivers & the Matter of Dhanasar Case

    The National Interest Waiver (NIW) stands as a beacon of opportunity for certain immigrants who wish to bypass the traditional labor certification process required for certain employment-based green cards. This waiver is particularly relevant for those who demonstrate that their work in the United States would be of national interest. The interpretation of “national interest” […]

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  • Navigating a Layoff: Transitioning to Another Nonimmigrant Status Through the I-539 Application

    Experiencing a layoff can be a challenging period, especially for those on employment-based visas in the U.S. However, filing an I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, can provide the breathing space needed to strategize your next move. This application allows nonimmigrants to transition from their former employment-based nonimmigrant category to another nonimmigrant status, like a […]

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  • L-1 Visa: Qualifying Relationship & Qualifying Employment Requirements

    The L-1 nonimmigrant visa category is for intracompany transferees. It allows certain individuals who have one year of qualifying employment abroad in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge position to transfer to a related U.S. business entity with a qualifying relationship. What is a “Qualifying Relationship”? A qualifying relationship exists if the foreign entity is […]

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  • Valid Passport or Travel Document Requirement for FY2025 H-1B Registrations

    March 4th, 2024

    On February 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to improve the H-1B registration selection process and program integrity. This final rule aims to streamline the process while enhancing accountability and ensuring the accuracy of beneficiary information. One of the most notable changes is the shift towards a beneficiary-centric approach, […]
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  • Breakdown of the E-1 Treaty Trader visa application process for a national of Canada

    March 1st, 2024

    The E-1 visa classification, often referred to as the Treaty Trader visa, is designed for individuals from “treaty countries,” such as Canada, and its primary purpose is to facilitate international trade by allowing business owners and/or their employees to work and live in the U.S. while engaged in substantial and principal trade with the U.S. […]
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  • Self-Employment in the U.S. Immigration System

    February 29th, 2024

    Someone who is self-employed is defined as someone who works for oneself as a freelancer (also known as an independent contractor) or the owner of a business rather than for an employer. There are multiple ways you can work for yourself in the United States as a nonimmigrant. To do so, you must first obtain […]
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  • New Asylum Program Fee

    February 27th, 2024

    Last month, USCIS announced a final rule, which adjusts certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. This final rule goes into effect on April 1, 2024. Included in this final rule is a new Asylum Program Fee of $600 that employers will have to pay if they file either […]
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  • H-1B Visa: Why the cap? A look into congressional history

    February 26th, 2024

    The H-1B visa program, established by the Immigration Act of 1990, has undergone several modifications since its inception. The cap on H-1B visas—set at 65,000, with an additional 20,000 for those holding a U.S. master’s degree or higher—has been a subject of considerable debate and legislation, reflecting a balance between competing interests of protecting domestic […]
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  • National Interest Waivers & the Matter of Dhanasar Case

    The National Interest Waiver (NIW) stands as a beacon of opportunity for certain immigrants who wish to bypass the traditional labor certification process required for certain employment-based green cards. This waiver is particularly relevant for those who demonstrate that their work in the United States would be of national interest. The interpretation of “national interest” […]

    Read More

  • Navigating a Layoff: Transitioning to Another Nonimmigrant Status Through the I-539 Application

    Experiencing a layoff can be a challenging period, especially for those on employment-based visas in the U.S. However, filing an I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, can provide the breathing space needed to strategize your next move. This application allows nonimmigrants to transition from their former employment-based nonimmigrant category to another nonimmigrant status, like a […]

    Read More

  • L-1 Visa: Qualifying Relationship & Qualifying Employment Requirements

    The L-1 nonimmigrant visa category is for intracompany transferees. It allows certain individuals who have one year of qualifying employment abroad in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge position to transfer to a related U.S. business entity with a qualifying relationship. What is a “Qualifying Relationship”? A qualifying relationship exists if the foreign entity is […]

    Read More

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  • Valid Passport or Travel Document Requirement for FY2025 H-1B Registrations

    March 4th, 2024

    On February 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to improve the H-1B registration selection process and program integrity. This final rule aims to streamline the process while enhancing accountability and ensuring the accuracy of beneficiary information. One of the most notable changes is the shift towards a beneficiary-centric approach, […]
    Read More

  • Breakdown of the E-1 Treaty Trader visa application process for a national of Canada

    March 1st, 2024

    The E-1 visa classification, often referred to as the Treaty Trader visa, is designed for individuals from “treaty countries,” such as Canada, and its primary purpose is to facilitate international trade by allowing business owners and/or their employees to work and live in the U.S. while engaged in substantial and principal trade with the U.S. […]
    Read More

  • Self-Employment in the U.S. Immigration System

    February 29th, 2024

    Someone who is self-employed is defined as someone who works for oneself as a freelancer (also known as an independent contractor) or the owner of a business rather than for an employer. There are multiple ways you can work for yourself in the United States as a nonimmigrant. To do so, you must first obtain […]
    Read More

  • New Asylum Program Fee

    February 27th, 2024

    Last month, USCIS announced a final rule, which adjusts certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. This final rule goes into effect on April 1, 2024. Included in this final rule is a new Asylum Program Fee of $600 that employers will have to pay if they file either […]
    Read More

  • H-1B Visa: Why the cap? A look into congressional history

    February 26th, 2024

    The H-1B visa program, established by the Immigration Act of 1990, has undergone several modifications since its inception. The cap on H-1B visas—set at 65,000, with an additional 20,000 for those holding a U.S. master’s degree or higher—has been a subject of considerable debate and legislation, reflecting a balance between competing interests of protecting domestic […]
    Read More

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