Employer Options In Lieu of H-1B

Although it may seem far off, the H-1B lottery opens up April 1, 2014 and employers should begin considering their options for potential H-1B workers or those currently in H-1B status in the United States.  In the lottery which opened on April 1, 2013 (Fiscal Year 2014), the cap was met within the first five […]

Preparing to Remove Conditions on your Marriage-based Green Card

For conditional permanent residents (CPRs) who have just been received a “green card” based on marriage to a U.S. citizen it is not too early to start preparing for the next step, the Petition to Remove Conditions (Form I-751).  Beginning three months before the expiration of a Conditional Permanent Resident Card the cardholder can apply […]

I’ve Been Granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – Now What?

For people who have had their applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals approved – congratulations!  After years of living in the United States as undocumented you now have valid work authorization and the ability to remain in the United States throughout your DACA time, barring any unforeseen complications.  You may think that you are […]

H-1B Visa AlternativesAlternativas de H-1B

Didn’t get selected in the H-1b lottery? Missed the H-1b filing deadline? Wondering what to do now? Here are some possible options that could work for you: O-1 Visa: The O-1 visa is for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, or business. The standard is generally quite high as the individual must […]

B-1 Business Visitor Visa, Stretching the Limits

A business visitor visa allows a person to come over for a variety of purposes such as attending a conference, attending meetings, workshops, or perform limited services for a foreign company. It is the potential abuse of the last category that has prompted a federal investigation of Infosys Technologies. The authorities believe Infosys Technologies may […]