There are many different ways to immigrate to the United States. Some people come to the U.S. on a student visa, for instance, so that they can get an education at an American university. Others come on a tourist visa. But those who want to stay for a significant...
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Employment-based Immigration
Work visas for permanent workers versus nonimmigrant workers
The most commonly known U.S. visas are tourist visas and work visas. Within work visas, applicants can apply for either nonimmigrant (temporary) status or permanent worker status. It's important to understand the difference between permanent immigrant and nonimmigrant...
Requirements for family and employment-based immigrant visas
The U.S. immigration law is based on the principles of admitting persons with skills that are valuable to the economy and reuniting families. Legal immigration to the U.S. occurs through a number of pathways. They include family relationships, ties to employment, and...
Can you change your job if you have an H1-B sponsorship visa?
An H1-B visa lets foreign workers stay in the US for employment. This visa is typically offered to people who possess specialized skills or knowledge. It also includes any field that requires users to have a bachelor's degree or higher. Therefore, your H1-B visa is...
Applying for an EB-2 ‘exceptional ability’ visa
Hundreds of thousands of people seek immigration to the United States each year to reunite with loved ones or pursue their career goals. The U.S. limits the number of employment-based (EB) visas to 140,000 each year. Five EB classifications exist, and EB-2 visas are...
Extraordinary ability: Securing an EB-1A green card
U.S. employers are often seeking the most highly qualified employees, and these employees often reside in countries outside the U.S. In these situations, the employer must work through the immigration process to bring their desired candidate to work in the U.S. Aliens...