H-1B Cap Planning - Begin Now!

H-1B Cap Planning: Essential Steps for Employers and Foreign Nationals The H-1B visa is a top visa choice for professionals seeking employment in the United States and their employers. However, successfully navigating the H-1B cap process requires ca… Read More
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How to Prepare for Immigration Changes After the November Election

Election season is in full swing here in the U.S., with Election Day approaching on November 5th. The U.S. immigration journey often brings a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, and this is especially true when we face the possibility of a new President… Read More
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Immigration and Visa Options for Veterinarians to Work in the U.S.

Are you a veterinarian looking to immigrate to the U.S.? Given our extensive experience with immigration for veterinarians, prospective clients often ask us about immigrating to the U.S. as a veterinarian. There is a shortage of veterinarians in the… Read More
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Green Card Application

When to Start the Employment-Based Green Card Process

This is a question we frequently answer for our corporate clients who are looking to recruit and retain foreign nationals who are in the U.S. on a temporary visa classification, such as the H-1B, TN, E-2, L-1, etc. The answer is: it depends! Here are… Read More
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Signatory for Immigration Forms - Who Should Sign?

Who should be the signatory for immigration forms within a company? This is a question that many new corporate clients ask us, and it’s a great question! The USCIS policy manual instructs that benefit requests (immigration filings) filed by leg… Read More
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Six Bad Reasons Not to Apply for Naturalization

We love helping people apply for U.S. citizenship! But we often hear our clients give reasons not to apply for naturalization. Those reasons are often wrong! Here’s a list of common reasons we hear for not applying, and why those reasons may no… Read More
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USCIS Fee Changes - File Now!

File now to avoid the USCIS fee changes! In January 2023 we wrote about the proposed rule that would significantly increase USCIS filing fees. Emily also posted about the impending higher USCIS fees on her LinkedIn page a few weeks ago. The time has… Read More
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Vaccination Requirements for the Green Card!

What are the vaccination requirements for the green card? Filing for a U.S. green card can be a complex process with lots of moving parts, including one that may be unexpected: the medical exam. The medical exam is a formal step of the process to ens… Read More
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H-1B or L-1 Visa to Marriage-Based Green Card: Five Things to Know

It’s not uncommon for a foreign national here in the U.S. on an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or other temporary visa classification (F-1, E-2, J-1, etc.) to fall in love with a U.S. citizen or green card holder, get married, and apply for a marriage-ba… Read More
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EAD + Dependent Biometrics Updates!

USCIS has recently announced two EAD and dependent biometrics updates! First, certain EADs (employment authorization documents) will be valid for five years, instead of two years. This includes EADs based on adjustment of status filings. In other wor… Read More
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