US Work and Immigration Options for Foreign Professionals
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Can H-1 Visa Workers Do Business in the USA
Can H-1 Visa Holders Do Business in the USA?
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USCIS to Resume H-1B Premium Processing for Physicians under the Conrad 30 Waiver Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that starting Monday, June 26, the agency will resume premium processing for all H-1B petitions filed for medical doctors under the Conrad 30 Waiver program, as well as interested government agency waivers.
Successful response to a physicians' H-1B extension RFE
We filed an H-1B extension for a specialized medical practice on behalf of a physician who had completed a fellowship in this specialty. We subsequently received a Request for Evidence questioning whether his position satisfied the requirements for a specialty occupation and questioning his current immigration status.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Profession/Occupation
Immigration Law
USCIS Memo on Establishing the "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance to adjudication officers to clarify what constitutes a valid employer-employee relationship to qualify for the H-1B ‘specialty occupation’ classification. The memorandum clarifies such relationships, particularly as it pertains to independent contractors, self-employed beneficiaries, and beneficiaries placed at third-party worksites.
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 2016, June 02
Profession/Occupation
Immigration.com
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
FAQ: Successor in interest, effect of location change on green card; EB-5 investment-based green card loan, collateral, ownership; How soon can I leave the employer after green card approval; DUI/DWI visa revocation; EB-2 for nurses; What should employees do when employer convicted of visa fraud.
Other: I-94 expiring- passport duration; Children born within a few days after green card approval; H-1B amendment - change of location or project; H-1B cap exemption; Travel during STEM OPT extension; Opening a non-profit while on H-1; Physician (FMG) using H-4 EAD; H-4 extension; etc.
H-1 Approval after 5 Years of Unlawful Presence
We were recently retained by an employer who had received very poor legal advice and representation from two different lawyers because of which their employee and her children fell out of H-1 status AND were unlawfully present in USA since 2004. It appeared almost impossible that we will be able to get her back into status after a gap of over FIVE years, but it did work out. Today, we have received H-1 approval as well as the coveted I-94 for all family members.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Profession/Occupation
Guestbook Entry for Bruce A. Trickel, United States
Name
Bruce A. Trickel
Country
United States
State
Oklahoma
Can an H-1B holder (or applicant) do business in the USA?
Profession/Occupation
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
DOL OnlineTool clarifies rights and responsibilities under H-1B visa program
OASP News Release: [05/13/2010]
Contact Name: Lina Garcia
Phone Number: (202) 693-4661
Release Number: 10-0563-NAT
US Labor Department unveils new tool to help employees and small businesses understand foreign worker certification
Online advisor clarifies rights and responsibilities under H-1B visa program
H-1B Advisor
The elaws Advisors are interactive e-tools that provide easy-to-understand information about a number of federal employment laws. Each Advisor simulates the interaction you might have with an employment law expert. It asks questions and provides answers based on responses given.
Both employees and employers can benefit from elaws.
Guestbook Entry for Makarand Bidwai, United States
Name
Makarand Bidwai
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Guestbook Entry for Hari & Anju Nayar, United States
Name
Hari & Anju Nayar
Country
United States
State
NY
USCIS Updated Questions &Answers on the H-1B Employer-Employee Relationship
Questions & Answers: USCIS Issues Guidance Memorandum on Establishing the "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions
Introduction
Guestbook Entry for Umakanth, United States
Name
Umakanth
Country
United States
State
Kansas
Guestbook Entry for radfellow, United States
Name
radfellow
Country
United States
State
MA
Guestbook Entry for S Nair, United States
Name
S Nair
Country
United States
State
CT
H-1B Employer Employee Memo of 8 January - Practice Hints
I am reproducing material from our employers-only (by invitation only) conference call for tomorrow. These matters need to be in place for H-1 new applications, transfers as well as extensions.
Recording of Community Conference (Every Other Thursday) 2015, April 30
Profession/Occupation
Substantial transcription for video
FAQ: H-4 EAD filing while H-1 extension is pending; H-4 EAD. Converting from H-1 to H-4 EAD - good idea or not? H-4 EAD. Documents needed; name issues; processing times, etc.; H-4 EAD Expediting Possible?
Other Topics: Green card issues because of diseases; H-1 amendment with change of location; when is a degree considered to be completed;