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With the all but certain Trump Administration’s upcoming Executive Order set to limit entries of L1 and H1B visa holders, the E Visa is about to get its time in the lime-light. As discussed in depth in our prior E Visa article, the E2 Visa can provide nationals of E Visa treaty countries with a fantastic U.S. immigration option to enter as an Investor, Executive, Supervisor, or Essential Employee.
Read MoreThe E visa is the closest to an entrepreneur visa that is available in the U.S. Review the E visa in detail here. The E1 and E2 Visas provides incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs as individuals and for businesses seeking to enter the U.S. market. One of the first considerations is to understand if you are from a qualifying E1 or E2 treaty country. Some countries allow for both the E1 and E2 while others are only qualified for one of the other. Let’s take a look at the current list as of June 20, 2020
Read MoreThe E-2 visa provides great opportunities for entrepreneurs and non-U.S. businesses seeking to enter the U.S. market. Let’s get right into some of the considerations of the E-2.
Read MoreWith Trump’s impending executive order we may be facing additional restrictions on non-immigrant visa entries into the U.S. and more. What can employer’s do to prepare?
Read MoreThe unfortunate reality of COVID-19 and the economic ramifications that have resulted place visa holders in a very difficult position if terminated. Attorney Hendrik Pretorius of ImmiPartner participated in a panel discussing immigration rules and options for any visa holder facing layoffs.
Read MoreThe O-1 visa is a nonimmigrant work visa reserved for those who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary achievements in the areas of science, art, education, business, or athletics. It allows foreign nationals with demonstrated national or international recognition in these fields to work in the United States for a short-term basis. Foreign nationals in science, education, business, or athletics receive O-1A visas, while those in the arts or in the motion picture and television industry receive O-1B visas.
Read MoreThe TN visa is a nonimmigrant work visa available for citizens of Canada and Mexico. Like the H-1B visa, it allows employers to temporarily employ professional foreign national workers. The candidate must practice one of a number of professions specified as qualifying under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). While Canadian citizens may apply for TN status directly at any U.S. Port of Entry, Mexican citizens must file their applications at a U.S. consular post.
Read MoreThe H-1B visa is one of the most common types of nonimmigrant work visas for foreign professional workers. It allows U.S. businesses to employ professional foreign national workers in specialty occupations. A specialty occupation is one which requires, at a minimum, (1) the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and (2) a Bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. For example, positions in engineering, mathematics, business specialties, accounting, law, and architecture are specialty occupations.
Read MoreAt ImmiPartner we understand how important modern technology is to delivering on our goal of providing a strategy-forward and user-centric immigration experience. We believe that the tech and the legal acumen stand on par with each other to satisfy what forward thinking companies need and deserve.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get as an immigration lawyer in Silicon Valley, having helped many immigrant entrepreneurs over the last decade, is whether visa holders can pursue a business idea that was not the focus of their current underlying visa status.
Read MoreIn this article, we consider a recent interview conducted by Hendrik Pretorius of ImmiPartner, passing along suggestions for F1 Visa holders who are students and soon to be looking to enter into OPT and likely seeking H1B or other nonimmigrant visa solutions to work in the U.S.
Read MoreWith the unfortunate reality of COVID-19 and the layoffs occurring as a result of the economic downturn let’s take a look at considerations companies need to keep in mind when terminating an employee who holds H-1B visa status.
Read MoreYou can do much better for your company by understanding the tremendous importance of immigration policies and immigration workflows play in overall workforce planning, efficient onboarding, immigration-related legal compliance, and avoiding discrimination
Read MoreIt is critically important for HR professionals and company decision-makers to realize that layoffs in particular role types will have negative impacts on the Green Card processes for international employees in the same or related roles. Let’s consider this more closely.
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