Is Your Job H-1B Visa Eligible in San Diego?

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Imagine landing a promising job offer from a renowned tech firm in scenic San Diego. As an ambitious software engineer, it’s a dream come true. But this excitement is quickly replaced with anxiety as you grapple with the complexity of securing appropriate work authorization – more specifically, an H-1B visa. Navigating such roadblocks seems daunting […]

Avoid These Common Mistakes with Your EB-5 Application

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The EB-5 Investor Visa: A Path to U.S. Residency for Entrepreneurs Are you an entrepreneur or investor looking to obtain U.S. permanent residency? The EB-5 Investor Visa program may be the ideal solution for you and your family. At Feldman Feldman & Associates PC, our experienced investor green card attorneys can guide you through the […]

The Role of H-1B Visas in San Diego’s Innovation Economy

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You hail from a foreign country and possess specialized skills or knowledge in technology. You’ve long dreamed of taking your career to new heights by working on innovative projects, and where better to do this than in sunny California? But wait — there’s a hitch! You find yourself bemused by the H-1B visa’s intricate process, […]

What Happens If I Lose My Job On An H-1B Visa?

For many skilled foreign workers, the H-1B visa represents the American dream — the opportunity to live and work in the United States. You’ve gone through the lengthy process of having an employer sponsor you, filed all the paperwork and finally received approval. You feel a huge relief and excitement for this new chapter. Amid […]

In H-1b status and Laid Off. Here’s Your Options

It is not uncommon for an individual in H-1B status to be furloughed or laid off. If you are working on an H-1B visa in the US and are facing a furlough or layoff, here’s some guidance:   Lay Off or Furlough? The first step is to figure out if you are being placed on […]

Demystifying the H-1B Cap: Lotteries, Limits, and What It Means for Your Application

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The H-1B visa program allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in skilled occupations that require a theoretical or technical skill set. Technology companies, universities, and hospitals are significant users of the H-1B program. What does this H-1B cap mean for your visa application? As an H-1B visa attorney San Diego applicants depend on, […]

H-1B Visa Extensions: Navigating the USCIS Guidelines

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Obtaining an H-1B visa can be complicated: complete forms, LCA, supporting documents, visas, maintaining status, the government fees, quotas, lotteries, and waiting. But eventually, securing that coveted USCIS approval and H-1B stamp in your passport makes the endeavor worthwhile. However, the initial three years of H-1B status is sometimes just the beginning of your immigration […]

Navigating the Legal Complexities of EB-5 Visa Applications

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The EB-5 investor visa provides a path to permanent US residency for foreign nationals who invest in and manage job-creating enterprises in the United States. However, navigating the EB-5 process can be highly complex, with plenty of legal intricacies. A San Diego EB 5 immigration lawyer from an experienced firm like Feldman Feldman & Associates […]

Navigating H-1B Visa Renewal: A Detailed Guide for 2024

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The H-1B visa allows foreign nationals to live and work in specialty occupations in the US. As the visa renewal process can be complex, this guide from an immigration lawyer aims to detail how to renew H-1B status in 2024 successfully. We’re an award-winning San Diego, California law firm with 50+ years of experience in […]

Can Family Members Accompany H-1b Visa Holders To The U.S.?

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An H-1b visa is a popular employment-based visa that temporarily allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Many H-1b visa holders wish to bring their family members to the U.S. during their stay. This article will provide an overview of the options available for H-1b visa holders to have family members accompany […]