Just when the news over the latest departure from the White House fades into yesterday, another controversial stance is being taken regarding immigration reform. According to a recent ABCNews.com report, President Trump has endorsed a bill that would drastically...
Year: 2017
Nonprofit organizations and H-1B visas
Businesses are not the only entities that may wish to add individuals from other countries into their workforce. Nonprofit organizations sometimes seek to hire foreign workers. Some special issues can be present for nonprofits when pursuing work visas for individuals...
Likelihood of working unusual hours higher among immigrants
Among the challenges employers can face are challenges with meeting their workforce needs. This can include difficulties finding workers for all the shifts they need covered. Particular challenges can arise on this front when it comes to getting nontraditional shifts,...
H-1B premium processing reopened for certain physicians
Here in the U.S., there are certain areas where there are major challenges related to health care access. Under U.S. immigration law, there are some special immigration options available to certain foreign doctors willing to work in these areas. Take for example, the...
Form related to the adjustment of status process updated
Sometimes, foreign individuals already in the country on a different immigrant status desire to become a permanent resident of the United States. Such individuals may be able to pursue a green card through the adjustment of status process. One thing that can be...
Veterans can face deportation after criminal convictions
U.S. military veterans are heroes who defend our nation and sometimes sacrifice everything to protect us. That is why many people are shocked to see them deported after serving our country. Many military members believe that their service automatically grants them...
U.S. sees increase in international students in STEM fields
Among the things that can impact what sorts of immigration issues are present for a foreign student studying here in America is what field they are studying in. There are a wide range of fields international students study in in the United States. Certain fields can...
The valuable roles H-1B workers can play in the workplace
Among the visa-related issues an employer here in the U.S. may find itself navigating in relation to its workforce are H-1B visa issues. An employer might end up pursuing such work visas in relation to foreign workers that it wants to hire for specialty jobs within...
Financial issues and international students
Impactful financial issues can come up for any student in relation to studying at a college/university here in the United States. However, there are some special considerations related to financial matters for students from other countries seeking to study here in...
Immigration issues for foreign nationals with degrees
Among the things foreign nationals desiring to come to the U.S. vary in is their education level. Some have college degrees or higher degrees. What degrees a person from another country has can have implications for them when it comes to U.S. immigration matters. For...