Posted on April 24, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
Advantages of H-2B Compared to Other Immigration Option In previous articles, we introduced the basic qualification requirements for H-2B visa and the general procedures for the filing of H-2B visa application. In this article, we will address some of the questions raised by the readers or our clients. Mr. Park asked: I have run restaurant… Read More
Posted on April 10, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
What Foreign Students Can Do When H-1B Cap Has Been Reached In One Day? Last year the USCIS declared that the H-1B cap for 2007 reached in one day. The USCIS has adapted the lottery system for those H-1B applications received on the first and the second day. While the H-1B cap is reached in… Read More
Posted on April 03, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
H-2B as an Option for Companies in Need of Qualified Workers 3/4 In previous articles, we have briefly introduced the benefits and the basic requirements to be met by companies to bring foreign workers to work in the United States under H-2B visa. Compared to other non-immigrant working visas such as H-1B, L and E,… Read More
Posted on March 27, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
H-2B as an Option for Companies in Need of Qualified Workers 2/4 In the previous article, we have analyzed the challenges a lot of small and medium sized companies are faced with, as the U.S. federal government has stepped up to enforce the immigration law in work places recently. The U.S. government’s efforts in this… Read More
Posted on March 20, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
Other Available Working Visas Besides H-1B With April 1st approaching us quickly, H-1B visa becomes the hot topic in town, especially for those foreign students who have already graduated in the spring or those who plan to graduate in the coming summer. For the majority of them, H-1B becomes the most important avenue for them… Read More
Posted on March 17, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
In previous articles, we introduced in when we can consider applying for H-2B visa, what kind of benefits H-2B visa brings to employers and how to qualify for H-2B visa. In this article, we will explain the general procedure through which H-2B petition can be filed and approved, and what kind of documents the employers… Read More
Posted on March 13, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
Alert for the H-1B Applicants or Extension/Change of Status Applicants: The USCIS’ New Policy Changes the Place for I-129 & I-539 filings On March 5, 2007, the USCIS issued a new policy that will change the location for I-129 petitions and I-539 applications filing. According to the new policy, the USCIS is requiring customers… Read More
Posted on March 06, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
What Employers Could Do to Get Qualified Employees When the U.S. Government Tightens the Enforcement of the Immigration Law Recently, the U.S. government has significantly strengthened its efforts in enforcing the immigration law against the illegal immigrants. Some examples are: 1) the U.S. government has filed formal charges against several US companies, including Tyson Foods,… Read More
Posted on February 27, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
What Type of Companies Can Apply for L Visa? In previous articles, we have addressed the advantages, qualifications and several other key issues concerning the L visa application. Many business owners and company executives in China and Korea have expressed their interests in investing in U.S. or in transferring their employees to explore the U.S…. Read More
Posted on February 13, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration
Why Should You Apply for U.S. Citizenship After You Become a Permanent Resident In the previous article, we gave an overview of U.S. family-based immigration. U.S. permanent residents can legally work and travel in and out of the United States. Therefore, many Asian green card holders do not consider applying for U.S. citizenship, even though… Read More