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 […]

What Percentage of Your Funds Should Go Towards an E2 Visa

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An E2 visa allows foreign investors to immigrate to the United States to develop and direct a business in which they have invested a substantial amount of capital. The E2 visa has specific requirements regarding the amount of money to be invested to qualify, but there is no set percentage of personal funds that must […]

Tailoring Your EB1 Visa Application for San Diego’s Unique Immigration Landscape

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Understanding Immigration Laws in California California attracts people from all over the world looking to make a new life. The state is known for economic opportunities, beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and diversity. Many hope to stay permanently through visas or green cards. Navigating the complex immigration system can be difficult without guidance. This article explains […]

Is the EB-5 Visa a Viable Path to US Permanent Residency for Tech Entrepreneurs?

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EB-5 Visa and US Permanent Residency for Tech Entrepreneurs For tech entrepreneurs looking to expand to the US, obtaining permanent US residency can be an arduous process. Filled with complex legal technicalities. The EB-5 investor visa, however, provides a more direct route for ambitious individuals. Who want to not only enter the US but also […]

Can I Bring My Children with Me on a K1 Visa?

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Children and K1 Visas  When you find the love of your life in a foreign land, few things can match the joy of reuniting to begin your new life together. Even more so when children are involved – certainly, keeping your family together is paramount. We’re an award-winning San Diego, California law firm with 50+ […]