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Dec 06 Specialty Occupations for H1B Visa

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...

Nov 29 What is the Prevailing Wage Determination for Purposes of the H1-B?

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...

Nov 16 Costs and Benefits of Hiring an Attorney for the H1B Process

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...

Nov 04 Differences Between F1, J1, and M1

What Type of Program is this Visa for? F1: F1 visas are granted to foreign individuals in an academic or English Language program which often involves a core academic curriculum. F1 visas are the most common form of international student visas since it involves a more traditional educational...

Nov 01 International Employment Subscription

Hello everyone. Yifei He immigration lawyer. And this video is directed towards international students. Especially those trying to obtain employment. During the transition from a student to a working professional. As a student, you just spent a hefty tuition amount. And you came from far away, to the...

Oct 22 Differences Between Public and Private Schools for F1 students

Public K-12 Schools As a F1 or M1 student, you may not attend a public school in the United States for any grade level between kindergarten through 8th grade. This is because public schools with these grade levels (also referred to as primary schools) are ineligible for Student...