Securing an EB-3 visa requires a U.S. employer to sponsor you and go through a labor certification process, but individuals with extraordinary abilities or those whose work benefits the nation may qualify for alternative paths without a sponsor.
Read MoreUSCIS has finished selecting H-1B visa applications for FY 2025, with lucky applicants now eligible to file petitions, while those not selected will need to wait.
Read MoreUSCIS issued new guidance on July 16th outlining consequences for EB-5 Regional Center program noncompliance.
Read MoreEmployment-based green cards offer a path to permanent residency for skilled workers, professionals, and investors, but navigating the process requires choosing the right category and tackling steps like labor certification and waiting periods.
Read MoreSkip the quota scramble! The L-1 visa for intracompany transfers at multinationals offers a faster path to working in the US.
Read MoreL-1 visa holders can bring their spouse (who can apply for work authorization) and unmarried children under 21 on L-2 visas for them to live and attend school in the US.
Read MoreI-140 processing times vary by service center, EB category, and potential RFEs, but expect to wait 8.5-15.5 months (check USCIS website for latest updates).
Read MoreSkilled worker, professional, or even unskilled? Explore the EB-3 visa for a green card path, but consider the wait times, paperwork, and employer sponsorship.
Read MoreUSCIS offers work authorization (EADs valid until August 13, 2025) to certain Palestinians covered by the President's DED memo (apply with Form I-765, see Federal Register notice for details).
Read MoreUSCIS simplifies green card applications for exceptional ability in science and arts by adopting the DOL definition of "Science or Art" (based on college degrees offered), focusing on evidence quality (not policy change).
Read MoreUSCIS is extending EAD renewal work authorization by up to 540 days for eligible applicants (filed on or after Oct 27, 2023 or within 540 days of the rule's publication) to avoid gaps while they address processing backlogs.
Read MoreUSCIS is streamlining healthcare worker visas with faster processing, more options, green card options, clearer requirements, open communication, and free resources.
Read MoreL-1 visas for managers/executives (L-1A) and specialized knowledge workers (L-1B) require at least 1 year of continuous work abroad with the company's foreign branch in the past 3 years (brief breaks okay with explanation).
Read MoreLimited annual EB-3 visa quotas (skilled/professional/other workers) by subcategory and country can cause long wait times, as tracked by the Visa Bulletin (consult an attorney for exceptions).
Read MoreUS employers can sponsor skilled foreign workers for Green Cards using Form I-140, proving job validity and worker qualification for approval and green card processing.
Read MoreEntertainment work visas see a brighter future with clearer USCIS guides, industry collaboration…
Read MoreGreen card expired with renewal pending? Apply for an EAD for continued work authorization while your renewal is processed.
Read MoreThe Program: L-1 visas allow multinational companies to transfer certain employees to their US offices.
Read MoreUS employers use Form I-9 to verify employee identity and work authorization (required by law; both employer and employee complete sections with acceptable documents; employers retain records for compliance)...
Read MoreThinking about working in the US but unsure about your eligibility? Form I-765 is an application to USCIS for permission to work legally in the US, it has Various categories including asylum seekers, green card applicants, DACA recipients, and certain visa holders...
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