There are multiple types of employment-related non-immigrant visas here in America. One such type is the L-1 visa. These are visas that allow foreign workers to temporarily stay in the U.S. in relation to being transferred to a position in the U.S. by the company they work for. There are numerous requirements for this visa type, including that the transferred worker must be a manager/executive or have specialized knowledge.
How long can a person with L-1 status stay in the U.S.?
What is a non-immigrant visa?
There is a lot of terminology out there when it comes to U.S. immigration law. One of the terms our readers may have come across and wondered about is "non-immigrant visa."
When a naturalization application isn't granted
One of the big parts of the process of applying for U.S. citizenship is the naturalization interview and the tests connected to it. After the interview and the tests are completed, a significant moment comes about. That moment is the government issuing a decision on the individual's naturalization application.
Green card petition timing issues for widows/widowers
One of the types of individuals that can have eligibility for permanent residency in the U.S. are individuals who are married to a U.S. citizen. But what if their spouse passes away before they got or sought out permanent resident status?
2015 saw large number of EB-5 applications
The demand for different types of U.S. immigration visas can vary over time. One type of visa which has seen a big spike in demand in recent years are EB-5 visas. The EB-5 program is a program in which foreign investors can have the opportunity to obtain U.S. permanent residency through making certain types of investments.
