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]
4 Employer Attestations on the Labor Condition Application (LCA)
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]
A Brief Introduction to the M-1 Visa for Vocational Students
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]
A Brief Introduction to SEVIS for Institutions of Higher Education
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]
H1-B Cap(s) Reached!
Today the USCIS announced that it has received enough Petitions between April 1 and April 7, 2016 to officially reach both the U.S. Master’s Cap (20,000) and the “regular” H-1B cap (65,000). Further, the USCIS announced that the large volume of petitions received in both caps will result, again, in an electronic, random-selection lottery. The… [Read More]
A Brief Guide to I-9 Deadlines
As an employer, hopefully you are quite familiar with Form I-9. This is the Employment Eligibility Verification form that must be filled out for any and all employees you hire at your company. Both you, as the employer, and your new hire are required to fill out specific sections on the I-9. According to US… [Read More]
Changes to Optional Practical Training Work Authorization Rules for STEM Graduates
STEM students may now enjoy up to 3 years of OPT work authorization after graduation Employers must meet new compliance steps to employ STEM students STEM students may obtain another STEM extension after obtaining an additional degree Today, the Department of Homeland Security issued a new rule that allows foreign national students graduating with degrees… [Read More]
Employer Alternatives to the H-1B Visa
As an employer seeking to utilize a global workforce, sponsoring foreign nationals for the H-1B nonimmigrant visa is likely high on your list for recruiting international talent and bringing them to work for your business in the US. However, you are not the only employer sponsoring H-1B employees, and there is a strict cap limiting… [Read More]
Alert: Changes to the Visa Waiver Program Part of Latest Omnibus Bill
On December 18, 2015, Congress enacted the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015. This law restricts the right of nationals of Iran, Iraq, Syria and Sudan, or individuals who have traveled to these countries, from utilizing the Visa Waiver Program (“VWP”). THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM The VWP is the most… [Read More]
The Basics of Business Immigration: Understanding the EB-2 Visa Category
As an employer who utilizes a global workforce, how can you combat the turnover issues inherent in hiring employees to work for your company on temporary, nonimmigrant visas? Nonimmigrant work visas certainly have their benefits, but what if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of having to regularly apply for extensions or brand… [Read More]
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