Category Archives: Employment Based Immigration
Trump Administration Eyeing Prevailing Wage Reforms for H-1B Visa Workers
Employers who hire foreign workers under the H-1B visa program are required to pay these workers the prevailing wage. This means that U.S. employers must pay at least the higher of the prevailing or actual wages paid to U.S. employees in similar professional roles. The H-1B visa program allows businesses to look abroad when… Read More »
USCIS Announces the Registration Period for H-1B Visas for FY 2026
The H-1B Visa program in the United States is meant to give foreign workers that have a particular set of skills that fill specialty occupations the ability to come to the U.S. and work. Engineers, architects, or medical professionals are a few examples of the types of professional positions that may warrant a H-1B… Read More »
Tips for Employers to Prepare for H-1B Visa Program Changes
There has been plenty of debate over the H-1B visa program and what changes may be on their way in 2025 with the incoming Trump administration. There is no doubt that President Trump has spoken clearly and frequently about issues related to immigration in the United States. So, it can be reasonable to expect… Read More »
How H-1B Visa Holders Benefit The U.S. Economy
Regarding STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), U.S. employers in need of accomplished individuals within these labor markets may look to foreign workers to fill critical roles. As a result, highly skilled foreign professionals may have the opportunity to come to the U.S. on an H-1B visa to work. The number of available… Read More »
The D3 Waiver Gives DREAMers Hope to Find Gainful Employment in the United States
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA recipients, have traditionally been hesitant to enter the U.S. workforce because they lack legal status in the country. Despite going to school and college and even, in some cases, obtaining an advanced degree, many DREAMers have felt left out and discouraged when it comes to applying what… Read More »
Your Specialized Professional Skills May Help You Green Card Faster
There are several pathways to obtaining permanent residency in the United States. Knowing your options can help you start the process, and working with an attorney can help you navigate the system successfully. One pathway to permanent residency would be through your professional knowledge and skills. When you do work that would benefit the… Read More »
What is a Labor Certification in U.S. Employment-Based Immigration?
If you were able to secure a job in the United States or if you are an employer that has found an ideal employee abroad, then you will have to become familiar with the process for obtaining labor certification. Since the United States wants to make sure all qualified U.S. workers who can work… Read More »
Gaining Practical Industry Experience Through STEM OPT
If you are an F-1 student in the United States and the program of study you are enrolled in is an approved STEM field, then you may be eligible for STEM OPT (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics optional practical training) extension. This is a 24-month temporary extension for training related to your STEM program… Read More »
Do Immigrants Pay Taxes In The United States?
As a United States citizen, you will be issued a Social Security Number (SSN). If you are an eligible resident of the country, you may also be assigned a SSN after successfully applying for one. The SSN identifies each citizen and qualified resident through a nine-digit number, and it is helpful for a variety… Read More »
Common Visas That Allow Foreign Persons To Work In The United States
There are many ways to legally enter and reside in the United States for work reasons. Work visas are considered to be temporary/non-immigrant visas that are sought by foreign workers looking to be in the United States for a limited or fixed amount of time. Sometimes, these visas are based upon employer petitions although… Read More »