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H-1B Selection Process is Changed to Prioritize Wages
To kick off the new year within US immigration, the USCIS has announced a final rule that will alter the H-1B Visa cap selection process by amending the current lottery procedures, and prioritize wages to protect the economic interests of US workers while ensuring that most highly skilled foreign workers benefit from the temporary employment […]
Immigration to the US as a Medical Technologist
If you are currently a Medical Technologist in your home country and interested in moving to the United States, you may be able to make your dreams come true! The US considers those in the medical field as being highly skilled workers. Being a highly skilled worker opens a few doors for US work visas. […]
EB Visa: Employment-Based Visa For Permanent Workers
Let’s say you’re interested in coming to the United States to work but looking for a more permanent role. Many individuals come to the US with the plan to never leave. Approximately 140,000 immigrant visas are available each year for newcomers (and their spouses and children) who seek to immigrate based on their job skills. […]
Top 10 US Companies Hiring H-1B Foreign Workers
The H-1B visa program was introduced to US immigration in 1990 and continues to be a very popular work visa. The program is intended to help American companies fill labor shortages in the US by hiring temporary nonimmigrant workers. These positions must be extremely highly skilled which has made many of these companies end up […]
New Rules for H-1B Visa Will Not Pass
Previously, President Trump has voiced his opinion on making the H-1B visa requirements more restricted. Recently, the Chamber of Commerce and others challenged the Trump administration’s visa rules issued in October. In October, the administration required US employers to pay foreign workers on the H-1B visa significantly higher wages than US workers. This would make […]
Immigration to the US as a Journalist
If you are currently a Journalist in your home country and interested in moving to the United States, you may be able to make your dreams come true! There are a few occupations that tie with being a journalist in the US. As technology has grown tremendously, you not only see journalists in the industry […]
Investing in a Franchise vs Independent Business in the US for Immigrating
On October 7th, there was a free Facebook live event where immigration professionals spoke about what the Pros and Cons are when investing in franchises or existing businesses. Both VisaPlace and Vetted Biz had immigration professionals speak on the topic. Patrick Findaro from Vetted Biz/Visa Franchise and Fadi Minawi from VisaPlace discussed: How to Analyze […]
Immigration to the US as a Doctor
Are you interested in immigrating to the United States and currently working and hold experience as a doctor in your home country? You’re in luck! The US considers those with educational and work experience as a doctor, a skilled worker. Being a skilled worker allows foreign nationals to immigrate to the US through several paths. […]
Recent H1-B Changes in 2020/2021
Did you know that the H-1B Visa is the most popular US immigration visa? The H1-B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US firms and businesses to hire foreign workers in particular professions that require special expertise. This visa category is a great option for those skilled workers within specialty occupations that are looking […]
Immigration to the US as an Architect
Are you interested in immigrating to the United States and currently working and hold experience as an architect in your home country? The US is a great place to migrate to if you have architectural skills! Job Description (SOC 17-1010) Architects work in the construction industry designing and buildings new spaces in and around them. They […]
Immigration to the US as a Lawyer
Are you interested in immigrating to the United States and currently working and hold experience as a lawyer in your home country? You’re in luck! The US considers those with educational and work experience as a lawyer, a skilled worker. Being a skilled worker allows foreign nationals to immigrate to the US through several paths. […]
USCIS Runs Second H-1B Lottery in August 2020
There are many USCIS applicants interested in an H-1B Work Visa which allows those to temporarily work in the United States in their occupations who have specialized knowledge/education in their specific field. Some of these occupations include engineers, teachers, accountants, and more that heavily rely on the H1B lottery. Randomly, the USCIS will have an […]
Canadians Not Affected for the US Work Visa Suspension
Good News! Although Trump has signed an Executive Order to suspend several US Work Visas until December 31, 2020, Canadians are NOT included. If you are a Canadian you will not be affected during this suspension period. Why? Because you do not need a visa to enter the US, instead it is considered a ‘Work […]
Are US Work Visas Suspended? Options Instead of Work Visas to the US
Back in March, the Trump administration used the COVID-19 epidemic as an excuse to threaten the existence of legal employment and family immigration to the US. Months later an executive order was signed to limit the entry of certain foreign immigrants and nonimmigrants into the US. President Trump signed a Proclamation on June 22, 2020, […]
Trump’s Plan to End DACA Program
Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency, he has been open about his lack of support when it comes to immigration. As we’ve seen President Trump make it harder for immigrants time after time, he has recently announced his plan to end the DACA Program, also known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. On […]
