This article explains the difference between the Q-1 and J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas. For a detailed overview of healthcare immigration for foreign medical graduates or foreign medical students enrolled in U.S. medical training programs, click here. There are a number of different ways non-US citizens can come to the United States on nonimmigrant visas in order to… [Read More]

Millions of people come to the United States for the excellent education opportunities that are available. Universities are well-known for welcoming these students, but it is important that the educational institutions are aware of any work restrictions that are in place based on their visa status. Most students need to have some type of employment… [Read More]

Employers that bring nonimmigrant workers into the United States using a visa such as the H-1B must complete a Labor Condition Application (LCA), submit it to the Department of Labor (DOL), and have it approved. If the application is not properly submitted, or it is not approved, then the non-immigrant workers will not be permitted… [Read More]

Non-citizen students who are seeking a technical or vocational education, and schools that offer this type of education, have a visa option they may utilize which is not available to most other students. The M-1 visa is designed specifically for foreign-born students hoping to obtain this type of education in the United States. Requirements for… [Read More]

SEVIS stands for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, and it was created to allow schools to work with the Department of Homeland Security to gather, store, and exchange data on legal non-immigrants. This applies to those with the status of F1 and J1 as well as any F2 and J2 dependents. What Information… [Read More]