What Is H-1B ?
H-1B visas are reserved for non-immigrant foreign nationals in specialty occupations or in a possession of special skills considered lacking among domestic workers. H-1B visas are limited in number each year (65,000 for Bachelor’s degree and 20,000 for Master’s degree).
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What Is EB-5 ?
Foreign investors must meet specific United States Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) requirements to obtain their permanent residency through the EB-5 visa program. In general, the investor must meet the following three (3) requirements: (i) capital investment amount requirements, (ii) job creation requirements, (iii) and ensure that the business receiving the investment qualifies for the EB-5...
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What Is E-2 ?
The United States has entered into treaties with several countries, including UNITED KINGDOM, UKRAINE, SOUTH KOREA, JORDAN, CANADA, TURKEY, BANGLADESH, and PAKISTAN. Citizens of these countries may be allowed to direct and develop (manage) their investment or business in the United States, if they qualify. Please note that E-2 is a temporary non-immigrant visa and...
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What Is Consular Processing?
Consular processing is the procedure of applying for an immigrant visa (green card) through a U.S. embassy or consulate in a foreign country. It is also one of two paths for obtaining an immigrant visa to the U.S. through family-based immigration. The second path is adjustment of status. Zakaria Law Website Content.docx If the applicant...
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What Is U Visa?
U Visa is for US non-immigrant victims of criminal activity who have suffered ment al and physical abuse. It is designed for two reasons: To protect victims of crimes who are not US citizens. To gather information regarding crimes. The U visa protects victims by giving them legal status in the US where US law...
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What Is TN Visa?
The TN Visa was created by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in order to facilitate temporary employment in the United States for approved Canadian and Mexican citizens. The purpose was to strengthen business and trade relations between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. TN Visa Requirement: Citizen of Canada or Mexico. Qualified under...
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