H-1B visas are non-immigrant work visas and U.S. employers use these visas to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S. Applications for H-1B visas cannot be filed by the foreign workers; U.S. employers who seek to hire them need to file applications for them. A variety of requirements must be met by the sponsoring U.S. […]
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The U.S. government offers a variety of options for people looking to immigrate to the U.S. Those who seek to settle in the U.S. can get green cards based on family sponsorship or based on employment. The EB-2 employment-based, second preference visa is meant for foreign nationals who hold advanced degrees and for those who
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There are several misconceptions about human trafficking. This is one of the most heinous crimes and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is serious about putting an end to trafficking. Some wrongly believe that human trafficking does not happen in the U.S.; that it only happens in other countries. But that is wrong, human trafficking also happens
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EB-5 Immigrant Investor program is a federal program that permits foreigners to immigrate to the U.S. by investing in commercial enterprises in the country. Demand for these visas is growing every year. Foreign investors can obtain permanent resident status (green card status) through this visa program. The minimum investment a foreign investor must make under
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Citizens of foreign countries can come to the U.S. to work here. They can come to the country on immigrant visas or nonimmigrant visas. Following are a few types of U.S. work visas that are available to foreign workers. E-3 Australian Work Visa E-3 visas are nonimmigrant work visas that are meant for Australian nationals.
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President Obama proclaimed January as the National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. He requested private businesses, civil society groups, faith leaders, families, and the people living in the country to recognize the need to put an end to all forms of modern slavery. Millions of women and children are being enslaved in the human
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Typhoon Haiyan has dominated the news with shocking images of the destruction it has caused. It has left many homeless, without food and water. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will provide relief measures for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The agency will assist those who are unable to maintain lawful
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U.S. employers who want to hire foreign workers bring such workers to the country by getting them H-1B visas. These are temporary work visas. These visas help U.S. employers to employ foreign workers in certain fields such as in science, mathematics, medicine, engineering and architecture. Dependents of the H-1B visa holders can accompany them to
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) if it requires more information to decide on an application filed with the agency. Applicants who receive RFEs will have to respond to it within the specified timeframe. USCIS generally requires the applicants to respond to RFEs within 30 or 60 days.
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U visas are meant for the victims of certain crimes like abduction, sexual assault, trafficking, domestic violence and other related crimes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues these non-immigrant visas to those who have suffered mental or physical abuse. To become eligible for this status, such victims must be willing to assist law enforcement
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