Watch Sophie’s video to learn all about the newly final International Entrepreneur Rule, a wonderful parting gift to Silicon Valley from President Obama’s administration. Now startup founders are eligible for International Entrepreneur Parole, a U.S. immigration status. Here are the top five things startup founders should know: This rule provides an immigration status for startup…
There are a lot of reasons to consider getting a green card through an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW). With Matter of Dhanasar, it’s a lot easier to get for startup founders in Silicon Valley. This is a great category for you to consider if you are a startup founder working at a company in…
Get your visa or green card applications in now—or get ready to pay more. On December 23, 2016, the application fees for most U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms will increase—21% on average. USCIS reviews its fees every two years to determine whether the fees cover the full cost of processing immigration applications and…
Some of the brightest minds and talent from China and India will be temporarily cut off from a green card option known for its swift processing time and allows individuals to live and work permanently in the U.S. What Happened? The U.S. State Department took action last week that halts the issuance of EB-1 immigrant…
You may have heard in the news about challenges to the STEM OPT program. OPT is Optional Practical Training. It is a way for F-1 students to work in the US to gain experience for one year after their graduation from a US university. “STEM” stands for science, technology, math and engineering. If you are…
If you are an employer who frequently petitions to transfer employees from your multinational offices to the U.S. as managers, executives, or individuals with specialized knowledge, you might consider a Blanket L petition. What is a Blanket L Petition? A Blanket L petition is a group petition for your employees to apply directly for…
Although some people would like to save money by doing immigration paperwork on their own, here are some things that could go wrong: Getting the Status Wrong. Sometimes it can be really complicated what the person’s immigration status actually is. Not understanding the foreigner’s current immigration status correctly can really botch things up. Forgetting Forms.…
If you are an H4 spouse of an H-1B skilled worker currently residing in the US, you might now be eligible for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document, or EAD). This is a great change in policy that will allow many brilliant and qualified spouses to enter the workforce. If your H-1B spouse is trying…