US Work and Immigration Options for Foreign Professionals
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?
A community discussion
USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare and Childcare Workers
If you are a healthcare worker or a childcare worker who has a pending Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization renewal application and your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) expires in 30 days or less or has already expired, you can request expedited processing of your EAD renewal application. USCIS had previously announced this flexibility for qualifying healthcare workers assisting public health efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. USCIS is now extending this flexibility to qualifying childcare workers.
O1
We obtained an O1 for an applicant who achieved a Master in Bonsai technique. He had apprenticed under one of the premier experts in Japan. We offered letters from field experts praising the applicant's work and noting his extraordinary artistic abilities. We also provided documentation of the applicant's participation as a trade show "featured artist" which is an honor only bestowed on the very best in the field.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Profession/Occupation
EB1 - Outstanding Researcher/Professor
We won this case for the applicant who had eleven years teaching and research experience. Recommendation letters indicated that the applicant had a superb knowledge of not only theory but also economic technique. The applicant was highly regarded by students, peers and experts in the field. He was frequently called upon to review for the top, world-renowned journals in economics.
Profession/Occupation
DOL Releases H-2B Entertainer FAQs
The Department has released FAQs for H-2Bs in the entertainment industry.
E-3 Visas for Australian Citizens
We were retained by a corporate client to process several E-3 petitions for nationals of Australia. All of the visas were issued at the Australian consulates without any problem. One applicant has already entered the U.S is currently working on E-3 status. We have also submitted a petition for an E-3 amendment with USCIS, which was also approved without any issues.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Profession/Occupation
Guestbook Entry for Ranendra (Ronu) Bhanu Majumdar, India
Name
Ranendra (Ronu) Bhanu Majumdar
Country
India
State
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Guestbook Entry for Pravin K, United States
Name
Pravin K
Country
United States
State
New York
Guestbook Entry for A Singh, United States
Name
A Singh
Country
United States
State
OK
Visas and Green Cards for Artists, Musicians and Performers
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Profession/Occupation
Green Card
Guestbook Entry for Varun Parti , United States
Name
Varun Parti
Country
United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for Gita Hemphill, United States
Name
Gita Hemphill
Country
United States
State
Virginia
USCIS Updates Five RFE Templates For Stakeholder Viewing
On April 12, 2010, Director Mayorkas introduced the Request for Evidence (RFE) Project, an initiative that engages stakeholders in the review and revision of RFE templates used at the Service Centers to ensure they are:
Guestbook Entry for Gaurav A., United States
Name
Gaurav A.
Country
United States
State
NY
Guestbook Entry for Ishita Sengupta, United States
Name
Ishita Sengupta
Country
United States
State
Virginia
USCIS Releases data on DACA Statistics
USCIS releases data on DACA Statistics. Please check the attached fiile.
Guestbook Entry for Varun Parti , United States
Name
Varun Parti
Country
United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for Carine Ghoussoub, Canada
Name
Carine Ghoussoub
Country
Canada
State
Ontario
Artists, Musicians and Performers