Visas
DHS Increases Number of H-2B Visas Available
DHS announces H-2B visa expansion The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently expanded the cap on H2-B visas available during the first half of fiscal year 2022. It is worth explaining that the H-2B visa is available to temporary non-agricultural foreign workers. Now is the right time to start your immigration journey, but with the…
Read MoreFamily Immigration Processing Delays Affect American Citizens
Families waiting for IR-5 Visa authorization Parents of American citizens living outside the US have raised their voices regarding delays in the IR-5 visa approval process. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that the IR-5 visa allows American citizens to bring their parents from abroad through the lawful permanent residency…
Read MoreGrowing Interest in Investing and Migrating to the US
Foreign investors see the US as their destination again More and more investors and entrepreneurs are finding in the US the option to boost their businesses, taking into account that the number of applications for the EB-5 program has increased. This is the best time to start your immigration process, always following legal guidelines and…
Read MoreH-1B Visa Approval Rate Increases Exponentially
Highest H-1B visa approval rate in a decade The H-1B visa approval rate increased exponentially during FY (Fiscal Year) 2021, which ended in September, setting a record for the last decade. Before explaining official figures, it is important to mention that: The H-1B visa is a program available to highly qualified foreign workers in fields…
Read MoreThe US Waives Interviews for Several Visa Programs
The US temporarily suspends interviews for multiple visas On Thursday, December 23, the DOS (Department of State) announced that it will temporarily suspend (through 2022) in-person interviews for applicants of certain non-immigrant visas. The visas involved in the new measure are: H-1B visa for highly skilled foreign workers in fields such as science and technology.…
Read MoreDHS Withdraws Trump’s Proposed Rule on H-1B Visa
Biden’s DHS withdraws proposed rule on H-1B visa selection system On Wednesday, December 22, Biden’s DHS (Department of Homeland Security) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, permanently withdrawing Trump’s proposal to change the H-1B visa selection system. It is worth explaining that the H-1B visa is available to highly qualified foreign workers in…
Read MoreDHS to Offer More H-2B Visas During Winter Season
The Biden administration to issue more H-2B visas for the winter season Biden’s DHS (Department of Homeland Security) recently announced that it will issue an extra 20,000 H-2B visas, in addition to the 33,000 already allowed, during the winter season, giving local companies the opportunity to keep up with market demands. If you are looking…
Read MoreWill the New Rule for Spouses of Foreign Workers Boost the Economy?
Biden expedites employment processing for H-4 and L-2 visa holders On November 10, providing a resolution to a lawsuit filed in August, the Biden administration reached an agreement to expedite the employment process for H-4 and L-2 visa holders. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain: The H-4 visa is available…
Read MoreBiden Reaches Settlement for Spouses of Qualified Immigrants
Automatic employment permits for spouses of immigrant workers On Wednesday, November 10, the Biden administration reached an agreement to allow certain L-2 and H-4 visa holders to get employment permits without going through the long waiting times resulting from the alarming backlog of immigration cases. This settlement comes in response to a lawsuit filed in…
Read MoreImmigration Reform Should Include Options for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs do not have a defined path in the US Although the US’ immigration system is quite comprehensive, there is still no visa program specifically for foreign entrepreneurs. This fact is an obstacle for dozens of qualified foreigners who want and can build their businesses in North America, which would undoubtedly boost the national economy…
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