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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
L-1 visas allow a foreign national to come to work in the U.S. as part of an intercompany transfer at the company they work for. They are a type of nonimmigrant (temporary) work visa. Among the things individuals who are coming to America, such as here in Louisiana,...
Some immigrants here in the U.S. eventually decide to take the big step of seeking out U.S. citizenship. If they meet the qualification requirements, a green card holder can pursue U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process. Individuals who successfully go...
It can take a lot of time for a U.S. immigration matter to be resolved. When a foreign national files a petition for a visa, green card or other immigration benefit here in the U.S., there are many steps that can be involved in the consideration of the petition. These...
One of the more common visas here in the U.S. are B visas. These visas cover temporary stays in the U.S. by business and tourist visitors. There are a range of different tourist or business goals a foreign national seeking a B visa may have. Sometimes, complicated...
When a person from another country is looking to work, on a temporary basis, in the U.S., one thing that can matter significantly for them is what nonimmigrant visa they might be able to qualify for. If the person is looking to work in a specialty occupation, one visa...