Posts in 2021

Overview There is a wide array of different visas that the United States offers to foreign individuals who want to come either temporarily or permanently. The important choice or “intent” of whether you will be staying permanently or temporarily is what governs the type of visa you may...

Processing Times for USCIS Petition The number of months that elapse between the date USCIS receives an application, petition, or request and the date they complete and come to a decision on an application under normal circumstances is called the processing time. Every single type of application submitted...

  U.S Government Agencies & Employment Visas The U.S Department of Homeland Security, US Department of State, Department of Labor are all connected when it comes to the process of obtaining an employment visa to the United States. There are various steps you follow carefully in order for your...

General Overview: There is a broad spectrum as to what may be considered a specialty occupation. However, a “specialty occupation” is defined as “an occupation that requires (1) theoretical and practical application of a body and highly specialized knowledge and (2) attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree...

The Immigration and Nationality Act requires that a company guarantee that if you hire said person, you are obligated to comply with their wage regulations. Those regulations require that the wages offered to the foreign worker must be the prevailing wage rate for that position. The prevailing wage...

Is it a Requirement to Hire an Immigration Attorney when I am Applying for the H1B Visa? Your H1B sponsor (employer) will be taking care of the petition and application process. Even the sponsor does not technically have to hire an attorney and may file the visa without...