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...
The P-1 nonimmigrant visa category is divided into two subcategories: P1A, which is reserved for internationally recognized athletes, and P1B, which is available to members of an internationally recognized entertainment group. The focus here is the P1B visa. Group Must Consist of Two or More Individuals Unlike...
There are a number of different visa options available to artists and entertainers seeking to perform in the United States. The P-3 visa is available to both groups and individuals "for the purpose of developing, interpreting, representing, coaching, or teaching a unique or traditional ethnic,...
In recent months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) appears to have begun to take a far less favorable view of expert opinion letters submitted to evidence that a position indicated in an H1B petition qualifies as a "specialty occupation." There has not been...
The M-1 visa classification is designed for the benefit of foreign national students who are coming to the United States for a temporary period to pursue nonacademic or vocational studies. Vocational studies are often referred to as job training programs, and include programs such as...
There are times when it is necessary to request that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forgive someone's failure to timely file a request to change or extend status. A request to change or extend status typically must be filed before the current nonimmigrant...
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...
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), in the broadest sense, provides any person with the right to request access to information and records from any federal government agency. There are many ways that filing a FOIA request can help resolve long-pending immigration cases, but there...
The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant, employment-based visa category available to qualifying Australian citizens. While very similar to the H1B classification, the E-3 classification has a few unique requirements and benefits. General Requirements Parallel Those of H1B Category The E-3 category allows an individual to enter the...
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...
