Business Immigration
New Investment Minimums for EB-5 Visas
In November, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – the agency responsible for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – published a new rule that increased the minimum investment a person must make to enter the U.S. through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The rule, which took effect on November 21, modernized the entire EB-5 visa…
Read MoreAll About H-2B Visas
All About H-2B Visas Within the United States (U.S.), many companies experience seasonal highs and lows when staff requirements fluctuate. During these busy seasons, businesses often have labor needs that cannot be met by local hiring initiatives. At that time, these organizations can utilize H-2B visas to fill any gaps in staffing requirements. The H-2B…
Read MoreH-1B Visa Updates Proposed by USCIS
H-1B Visa Updates Proposed by USCIS December 20, 2018 Across the United States (U.S.), the H-1B visa program benefits thousands upon thousands of immigrants and employers alike. Recipients of H-1B visas work in a variety of fields, benefit the U.S. economy, and bring unique skillsets to the labor market. Because of its benefits and…
Read MoreA Quick Guide to the H-1B Visa Process
Companies based in the United States (US) often seek highly qualified applicants from overseas. Candidates chosen and sponsored by companies can enter the US via an H-1B nonimmigrant visa. In fact, H-1B visas bolster the US economy by encouraging the immigration of highly skilled workers. Often, such immigrants are highly educated and contribute significantly to American…
Read MoreHow to Get H-1B Sponsorship by an American Company
In recent years, United States companies have sought for employees with skills that are not always available in the United States. As a result, they actively look overseas to fill essential staffing needs, often in highly technical positions involving technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, and more. The United States has developed an H-1B sponsorship process with set quotas…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About the H1B Visa
With the United States economy currently in a growth phase and business becoming more complex, companies are competing for more specially trained and educated individuals to fill critical positions. Human resources managers are finding that qualified U.S. citizens are either fully employed or reluctant to relocate. This growing demand is pushing companies to recruit beyond the nation’s…
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