If you’re a startup founder or a recruiter looking to hire someone from overseas to be physically working within the United States, things can get a little overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the H-1B process. This is especially helpful to small companies and early-stage companies as well as companies that have never done this…
In the face of COVID-19 coronavirus that the entire world is facing today, there has been a lot of upheavals and things are changing quite fast – including immigration. Today, I’m talking about the top 10 changes we’re currently seeing in the immigration landscape. If you know somebody who might be stuck due to travel…
It’s the H-1B season! Nationally, H-1B denial rates have increased steadily over the last three years. Therefore, it’s very important to create a comprehensive legal plan at the beginning of any case before filing any documents. But how can you prepare a really strong H-1B petition? In this episode, we discuss the legal elements of…
If you’re a U.S. company looking to hire somebody from another country to do business activities inside the U.S., then you’d have to get a work visa for them. Sure, the process could seem daunting. But that’s if you don’t equip yourself with ample knowledge and the right resources relating to visas and immigration. In…
Are you aware of the different visa processing times? How about the dos and don’ts in signing the different forms and filing them? In the previous episode, I’ve talked about the importance of having a good attorney you can trust, being forthcoming about past information, and setting a clear strategy with your legal team. Today,…
In this DIY world where almost everything you need to know about anything can be found online, you’re also probably thinking that you can handle the immigration process on your own. But you have to fully understand that there’s even more to immigration than just forms. There’s a ton of objectively complicated stuff involved! For…
Companies really need the best talent from all around the world. But what is more important when it comes to headcount and talent acquisition and retention than your budget? Today, we’re talking about how to save money in the immigration process. This is very important for tech companies, whether you’re a super early-stage startup coming…
There are different non-immigrant visa types that are worthwhile for founders and Silicon Valley startups to investigate. Here are the most common ones: H-1B Visa This is for an employee of a U.S. company working in a specialty occupation. This is not for self-employment. If you’re a founder out there and you don’t have a…
What is a green card and why is it called as such? Does it go by any other name? What are all the steps to getting a green card? What is the visa bulletin and how does it actually work? Today, we are going to be talking about the coveted, the mysterious green card. Whether…
The H-1B visa is specifically for foreign workers in specialty occupations such as software engineers, lawyers, accountants, UX designers. It’s for people who have a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field or an equivalent amount of work experience. Because the demand has far exceeded the supply, a lottery process has been put into place over…