Good news for H-1B employees looking to change employers; you don’t need to wait very long anymore. AC21 has modified its new H-1B portability rules and made the process fairly straightforward, allowing for lawful admission of individuals who want to
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Everything You Need To Know About H2B Employer Obligations
Are you looking to hire temporary non-agricultural foreign workers in the United States? The H 2B program is available to employers seeking to hire for temporary work that is a seasonal need, an intermittent occurrence, or a peak load need.…
H2B visa for Filipino 2022: A Super Simple Guide
The H-2B Visa is only for temporary (foreign) workers who want to work in the nonagricultural sector in the United States for a limited time. However, according to the Department of Homeland Security’s list of eligible countries, not all foreign…
The Complete guide: How to Do an H1B Visa Transfer?
The H-1B visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa intended for people who have specialty occupation and letting U.S. companies hire foreign workers for that positions. This means that foreign workers, usually international students in the U.S., have completed advanced education…
A Complete Guide To H-1B to B-2 Visa
COVID-19 pandemic impacted each of us in one way or another, as well as many areas from healthcare systems to the global economy, but it especially resulted in a massive spike in unemployment. H-1B workers have not been immune from…
How to Make An H-1B Visa Organization Chart?
US employers seeking to hire nonimmigrant aliens as employees in specialty occupations often use H1B visas. A specialty occupation is a type of occupation that requires the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. It requires that an employee…
USCIS Announces Automatic Extensions of some work permits EADS
On May 4, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increased the automatic extension period for employment authorization and employment authorization documents (EAD) for certain EAD applicants to a maximum of 540 days. This interim final rule is designed to…
Last Guide to H-1B for Medical Technologist You’ll Ever Need
If you’re a medical technologist seeking a job in the United States, the H1B visa program is a great option. The H1B is granted to highly skilled professionals, and medical workers are considered highly skilled workers by the US. Thus,…
Consulting Firms H-1B Visa Employer/Employee Relationship
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has always focused on employers that place individuals at third-party client worksites. However, in a couple of memos, the USCIS has clarified its stand on the valid employer-employee relationship and the need…
Permanent Labor Certification: Requirements, Process, Costs
Permanent Labor Certification is a necessity for most employment-based visa programs in the United States. Obtaining permanent labor certification differs in terms of requirements based on the program. The employer is responsible for filing applications. However, the employee will profit…