H1B Alternatives: Top Visa Options for Skilled Foreign Workers
H1B Alternatives: Top Visa Options for Skilled Foreign Workers The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to work in specialty occupations in the United States for a specific period. It is a popular path for employers to hire highly skilled immigrants. However, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a numerical […]
Laid Off on H1B? Secure Your Future with These Viable Options
Laid Off on H1B? Secure Your Future with These Viable Options Layoffs are becoming increasingly common in the US. According to the layoffs.fyi tracking site, in 2023, 260,000 people were laid off by companies. As we entered 2024, we held hopes for economic improvement and a decrease in layoffs. However, as of April 2024, 74,000 people […]
Employment-Based Green Card Processing Times: All You Need to Know (2024)
Employment-Based Green Card Processing Times: All You Need to Know (2024) How long does it take to obtain my green card? This is a common question people ask, often even before understanding the requirements for their specific green card category. Many highly skilled foreign workers in the US aim for green card categories such as EB1, […]
Has PERM Paused in Your Company? Discover the Other Self-Petition Options
Has PERM Paused in Your Company? Discover the Other Self-Petition Options Big tech companies like Amazon and Google have paused new green card sponsorships for their employees for 2024, halting the PERM process. Additionally, layoffs are creating additional immigration challenges for high-skilled immigrant workers in the US. The Green Card is crucial for foreign workers who […]
Fast Track Your EB1A Green Card: Exploring EB1A Premium Processing
Fast Track Your EB1A Green Card: Exploring EB1A Premium Processing The EB1A visa category offers an advantage by allowing you to submit premium processing requests, which speeds up the adjudication process of the EB1A petition. However, many people hesitate to choose EB1A premium processing, fearing that it may result in Requests for Evidence (RFEs). Is this […]
Decoding EB1A Citations: Are Citations a Mandatory Requirement for EB1A?
Decoding EB1A Citations: Are Citations a Mandatory Requirement for EB1A? EB1A is intended for individuals with extraordinary abilities in diverse fields such as arts, education, science, business, and sports. Many assume that numerous EB1A citations are necessary to qualify for EB1A. Is this true? No. Citations serve as one form of evidence to demonstrate the impact […]
Smart Green Card Press Support: Secure organic press coverage for EB1A
Smart Green Card Press Support: Secure organic press coverage for EB1A When your work is covered in the press, it shows that your contributions are significant and impactful to the field. This coverage serves as evidence to strengthen your EB1A profile. Furthermore, press coverage independently validates your achievements and contributions, thereby enhancing your EB1A petition. In this […]
Never Miss Important USCIS Mail: A Guide to Change of Address with USCIS
Never Miss Important USCIS Mail: A Guide to Change of Address with USCIS Under US immigration law, all non-citizens residing in the US are required to inform their change of address with USCIS. Keeping your address updated with USCIS ensures that you receive timely updates regarding your green card or any other immigration process, reducing […]
Decoding Form I-693: What You Need to Know About the Green Card Medical Exam?
Decoding Form I-693: What You Need to Know About the Green Card Medical Exam? A medical examination is an essential step involved in becoming a lawful permanent resident in the US. The purpose of this examination is to protect public health and demonstrate that green card applicants are not inadmissible based on health-related grounds to […]
Navigating the EB1A Maze: When Can You Use Comparable Evidence?
Navigating the EB1A Maze: When Can You Use Comparable Evidence? USCIS establishes ten EB1A criteria to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the field. These criteria include awards, judging, scholarly articles, media, etc. If the EB1A criteria listed in the regulations are not directly applicable to your occupation, you can provide comparable evidence to satisfy the EB1A criteria. In […]