The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a path to permanent residence for those whose job benefits the United States. It allows applicants to bypass employer sponsorship and labor certification. This makes the NIW attractive to researchers, entrepreneurs and...
Faith-based organizations play a vital role in communities across the United States. Many depend on international workers to teach, lead worship or manage outreach programs. While the R-1 visa is the most common route for religious workers, it has strict...
Domestic companies frequently choose to hire professionals from other countries. Factors, including specialized educational requirements and limited available professionals in the United States, could inspire international hiring. Organizations generally cannot just...
For a lot of families, immigration to the United States is a pathway to reunification and new opportunities. The process, however, can be complex and requires careful attention to detail. Knowing what steps to take can help make the journey smoother for both...
Sometimes, domestic companies hire international talent because there is a lack of available professionals in the United States. In the engineering sector, for example, there tends to be more demand than there are viable candidates for openings. As such, companies may...
Some people who come to the United States opt to retain their permanent residence status, but others may decide to become naturalized permanent citizens. There are very significant differences between these, so it’s critical to understand them. Permanent residents...
When same-sex marriage became legal in the U.S., many LGBTQ+ couples felt hope, especially those dealing with immigration. However, even after the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), problems remain. Some couples have not gotten married, and...
Many people who immigrate to the United States are looking for jobs. As such, they may get a specific type of immigration visa that is based around their employment. One example is an H-1B visa. If a person gets this type of approval to live and work in the United...
Family-based immigration is one of the most common ways for people to legally enter the United States. Foreign nationals with family members living in the country may be eligible for visas. Other times, they can qualify for green cards and become permanent residents....
There’s potentially a new option for those looking to live in the United States long-term: A gold card. This is similar to a green card, but it may be easier to get. According to early reports about this gold card, it’s just going to be a financial transaction. If...