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05 Aug 2026

Adding a Spouse or Child to a Principal Applicant’s Green Card Process

When an individual applies for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (commonly, a green card) in the United States, certain family members also may qualify for LPR status as derivative beneficiaries. Such family members typically include the principal applicant’s spouse and any unmarried children under the...

01 Jun 2026

Visa Bulletin and Priority Dates Made Easy

If you are waiting for a green card, you have probably heard about the Visa Bulletin or waiting for a “priority date” to be “current.” For many, these technical terms keep them in the dark. The reality is more straightforward than it sounds. This article...

09:52 / Consulates / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

27 May 2026

Overview: E Visas for Traders and Investors

The Treaty Trader / Investor Visa (nonimmigrant E classification) is designed for the benefit of nationals of a country with which the U.S. has a treaty of commerce and navigation, or a similar agreement. The E classification is divided into two categories. E-1 is for...

17:15 / For Families / For Individuals / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Other Work Statuses / Worker

11 May 2026

Overview of the EB5 Immigrant Investor Category

The employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) immigrant investor program provides an avenue for foreign nationals to become U.S. permanent residents ("green card" holders) based on a qualifying investment in a U.S. commercial enterprise. This category, established in 1990, was once underutilized, but has become a popular...

08:25 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Individuals / InfoArticle / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident

01 Apr 2026

H1B Frequently Asked Questions

The H1B nonimmigrant program is one of the most versatile and widely used work visa programs in the United States. Therefore, having a good understanding of the program can be helpful for both workers and their respective employers. Below are some of the most common...

05:00 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Travel / Worker

09 Feb 2026

Factors for F-1 Students to Consider in Selecting a College or University

Since taking office, the Trump administration has instituted numerous policies to make it more difficult for foreign nationals - including international students - to come to the United States. This has highlighted the need for caution among current and potential F-1 students when selecting the...

15:00 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / InfoArticle / Student

01 May 2025

Overview of L1A New Office Petitions for Managers and Executives

The L1A intracompany transferee classification is designed to allow a qualifying multinational company to transfer a foreign national executive or manager to a related entity in the United States. For an L1A petition, the employer typically must demonstrate to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...

10:50 / For Employers / For Individuals / InfoArticle / L1A Visa & Status / Worker

18 Nov 2024

Overview of Foreign Degree Credential Evaluations

A person's education background can play a pivotal role in certain employment-based immigration processes, such as when filing a PERM labor certification case or an H1B nonimmigrant petition. If the person being sponsored has a foreign degree, it typically is necessary to demonstrate that the...

10:23 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / InfoArticle / Resident / Worker

31 Oct 2024

Overview of Social Security Numbers Process for Foreign Nationals

In general, anyone eligible to work in the United State is authorized to receive a Social Security number (SSN). The purpose of the SSN is to serve as a tracking number for income taxes and related matters. For foreign nationals, it can be useful to...

09:39 / Consulates / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / InfoArticle / USCIS News / Worker

26 Sep 2024

Overview of Wage Level Determinations

Certain employment-based immigration processes, such as the PERM labor certification and H1B nonimmigrant visa classification, require an employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC). In all applicable immigration processes, the prevailing wage...

10:00 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / InfoArticle / Resident / Worker

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